Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MASINICK, JONATHAN PETER

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3678 3679

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jonathan Peter Masinick has handled 766 resolved cases in Art Unit 3678. He maintains an allowance rate of 68.5% and a median days to allowance of 1017. These figures establish a clear baseline for prosecution in Tech Center 3600. A standout statistic is the interview lift of 33.5%. This suggests that conducting an interview is a highly productive strategy, significantly increasing the 68.5% baseline allowance rate.

With 766 cases, this 33.5% lift is a reliable indicator of the examiner's responsiveness to direct engagement. Practitioners should consider the 1017-day median pendency when planning their strategy. The 68.5% allowance rate indicates a moderate but steady path to grant. By utilizing the 33.5% lift, applicants can substantially improve their chances of success. The 1017-day timeline is a key factor for client budgeting.

In Art Unit 3678, the 68.5% rate serves as the primary benchmark. The 33.5% interview lift is one of the most significant metrics in this profile. Tech Center 3600 applicants should prioritize interviews to navigate the 1017-day median process effectively. The 766 resolved cases provide a robust statistical foundation for these strategic insights.

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

Performance Statistics

68.5%
Allow Rate
+16.5% vs TC avg
779
Total Applications
+33.5%
Interview Lift
1017
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 766 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
28.1%
§102 Novelty
41.6%
§103 Obviousness
27.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18802290 ALIGNMENT AND ENGAGEMENT FOR TELEOPERATED ACTUATED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
18872143 CHASSIS COMPONENT Non-Final OA ZF Friedrichshafen AG
19010270 ROTATION DEVICE Final Rejection IHI Corporation
19149542 MECHANICAL FUSE DEVICE FOR PROTECTING SWITCHING APPARATUS Non-Final OA Hitachi Energy Ltd
18853272 EXTENDABLE AND FLEXIBLE DRIVE SHAFT Non-Final OA University of Washington
17732567 ROD STRUCTURE USED IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA FIVEGRAND INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
18619498 AUXILIARY MOUNTING DEVICE AND MOUNTING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Wistron NeWeb Corporation
18496948 FASTENING STRUCTURE Final Rejection DTECH PRECISION INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

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