Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MANDEL, MONICA A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3621 3622 3624 3681

This examiner grants 18% of resolved cases

Analysis

Monica A. Mandel is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3621. She has managed 326 resolved cases, which provides the basis for her performance metrics. The overall allowance rate is 18.1 percent. This 18.1 percent figure serves as a baseline for applicants to evaluate their chances of success. Practitioners can use the 326 case history to assess the examiner's experience level in this specific field.

The data highlights an 8.3 percent interview lift, suggesting that direct communication can influence the outcome of a case. This 8.3 percent lift is a key tactical consideration for those deciding whether to request a formal discussion. The median days to allowance for her cases is 2090. This 2090 day period reflects the typical timeframe from filing to patent issuance for successful applications. Understanding the 2090 day median pendency and the impact of interviews can help practitioners develop a more efficient prosecution strategy for Art Unit 3621 and Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

18.1%
Allow Rate
-33.9% vs TC avg
344
Total Applications
+8.3%
Interview Lift
2090
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 326 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

23.7%
§101 Eligibility
6.5%
§102 Novelty
41.9%
§103 Obviousness
24.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
16642852 CONSTRAINTS ON INPUTS OF AN UNLOCKING TRANSACTION IN A BLOCKCHAIN Non-Final OA nChain Licensing AG
18669708 DYNAMIC MILESTONE TRACKING Non-Final OA American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
18056396 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ONLINE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN REGISTERED USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS BY A TRAINED MACHINE LEARNING MODEL Non-Final OA Worldpay, LLC
17193416 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC ASSET TRANSFER USING SMART CONTRACTS Final Rejection Boost SubscriberCo L.L.C.
18104039 DIGITAL LICENSE PLATE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF Final Rejection REVIVERMX, INC.

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