Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LYNCH, ROBERT A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3731 3771 3773 3794

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Robert A. Lynch serves as an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3731. The examiner has handled 877 resolved cases. The allowance rate for these 877 resolved cases is 80.3 percent. This 80.3 percent rate suggests a favorable outlook for applicants in Art Unit 3731. The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1073, which represents the typical time to reach a successful outcome.

The interview lift is 12.9 percent. This 12.9 percent lift indicates that conducting an interview is associated with an increased probability of allowance. For practitioners, this positive lift suggests that direct communication with the examiner in Tech Center 3700 can be a beneficial strategy. The 1073 median days to allowance provides a benchmark for the duration of the prosecution process.

With 877 resolved cases, the data offers a reliable basis for strategy development. The 80.3 percent allowance rate and the 12.9 percent interview lift are important metrics for assessing the likelihood of success. Practitioners can use the 1073-day median to set realistic expectations for their clients. These figures provide a comprehensive view of the examiner's performance in Art Unit 3731.

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

Performance Statistics

80.3%
Allow Rate
+10.3% vs TC avg
902
Total Applications
+12.9%
Interview Lift
1073
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 877 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.9%
§101 Eligibility
20.4%
§102 Novelty
44.1%
§103 Obviousness
23.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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