Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MASSAD, ABE L

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3619 3634

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Analysis

Abe L. Massad has resolved 768 cases in Art Unit 3619. He maintains an allowance rate of 56.5% and a median days to allowance of 920. These figures establish a clear baseline for prosecution in Tech Center 3600. While the baseline allowance rate is moderate, the interview lift is exceptionally high at 65.8%. This 65.8% lift indicates that interviews are a highly productive strategy, significantly increasing the 56.5% baseline.

With 768 cases, this 65.8% lift is a reliable indicator of the examiner's responsiveness to direct engagement. Practitioners should consider an interview almost essential for success in Art Unit 3619. The 920-day median pendency suggests that while the process takes time, the odds can be significantly improved. In Tech Center 3600, the 56.5% rate serves as a starting point for applicants.

The 65.8% interview lift is one of the most significant metrics in this profile. By utilizing the 920-day median as a guide, practitioners can better manage expectations for their clients. The volume of 768 resolved cases provides a robust statistical foundation for these strategic insights. Success under this examiner is highly correlated with direct verbal advocacy.

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

Performance Statistics

56.5%
Allow Rate
+4.5% vs TC avg
797
Total Applications
+65.8%
Interview Lift
920
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 768 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
18.7%
§102 Novelty
44.6%
§103 Obviousness
32.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18985555 SCREEN EDGE RETENTION AND SCREEN RETHREADING FEATURES FOR A HIDDEN SCREEN ASSEMBLY AND A FENESTRATION ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Pella Corporation
18395489 FIRE PROTECTION APPARATUS AND FIRE PROTECTION METHOD Non-Final OA SEMES CO., LTD.

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