Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LYNCH, PATRICK JOHN

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3736

This examiner grants 61% of resolved cases

Analysis

Patrick John Lynch serves in Art Unit 3732 within Tech Center 3700. With 375 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 61.1 percent. This figure indicates a moderate to high probability of grant for applications reaching a final resolution on this docket. This baseline provides a favorable outlook for applicants and suggests a predictable path to allowance. The number of resolved cases offers a solid statistical foundation for understanding the examiner's typical prosecution outcomes.

The interview lift is 41.6 percent, which is a very strong figure. This indicates that interviews are a highly effective strategy for resolving issues and securing an allowance compared to the 61.1 percent baseline. The median days to allowance is 910, providing a benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution process. For practitioners, the 41.6 percent lift suggests that direct communication is a key tool for overcoming rejections. These metrics together help in developing a comprehensive prosecution strategy for applications assigned to Art Unit 3732.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

61.1%
Allow Rate
-8.9% vs TC avg
413
Total Applications
+41.6%
Interview Lift
910
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 375 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
21.0%
§102 Novelty
41.5%
§103 Obviousness
33.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18619350 SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Final Rejection NIKE, Inc.
19098604 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE PLATE Final Rejection PUMA SE
18740989 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE PLATE Final Rejection PUMA SE
18720997 WEARABLE SAFETY SYSTEM AND A BAG ARRANGEMENT USING SUCH WEARABLE SAFETY SYSTEM Final Rejection Autoliv Development AB
18776247 SPORTS SHOE Non-Final OA Powerslide GmbH
17776138 GLOVE WITH REINFORCED FINGERS Non-Final OA Mechanix Wear LLC

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