Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MARU, TEMESGEN MALLEDE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3655 3666

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Temesgen Mallede Maru has a dataset of 11 resolved cases in Art Unit 3655. The allowance rate stands at 72.7%, while the interview lift is significantly high at 30.3%. This 30.3% lift suggests that interviews are a highly effective tool for advancing prosecution with this examiner. The median days to allowance is 1032 for cases in Tech Center 3600. These 11 resolved cases provide a starting point for understanding examiner behavior.

Practitioners should consider the 1032-day timeline when managing client expectations and budgeting for prosecution. The 72.7% allowance rate indicates a generally favorable disposition toward granting patents. Engaging in an interview appears to be a decisive factor in moving from the 72.7% baseline to a successful outcome. In Tech Center 3600, the 1032-day median pendency is a key metric for planning.

While the 11 cases provide limited historical data, the high 30.3% interview lift is a strong signal for strategy. Applicants in Art Unit 3655 should prioritize direct communication to leverage this potential advantage. The 72.7% allowance rate provides a solid starting point for new applications. The 1032-day median serves as the current benchmark for time to allowance.

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

Performance Statistics

72.7%
Allow Rate
+20.7% vs TC avg
20
Total Applications
+30.3%
Interview Lift
1032
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 11 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
14.4%
§102 Novelty
68.3%
§103 Obviousness
12.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18947294 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND SYSTEM Non-Final OA KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
18775009 CONVEYANCE CONTROL APPARATUS, WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,CONVEYANCE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
18957086 CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM Non-Final OA KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI
18140155 METHODS AND MECHANISMS FOR DAMPING VIBRATIONS IN SUBSTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEMS Final Rejection Applied Materials, Inc.
18875692 CONTAINER HANDLING VEHICLE Non-Final OA AutoStore Technology AS
18858774 Method, pharmacy, dispensing device, medication dispensing container and computer program product for dispensing discrete medicaments Non-Final OA VMI Holland B.V.

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