Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MATTHEWS, CHRISTINE HOPKINS

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3735 3791

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Christine Hopkins Matthews has resolved 1069 cases in Art Unit 3735 with an allowance rate of 71.7%. The median days to allowance is 1224. This high volume of cases provides a very reliable look at her practices in Tech Center 3700. The interview lift is 31.3%, which is a very strong indicator that interviews are beneficial. This 31.3% lift significantly enhances the 71.7% baseline.

Applicants should expect a 1224-day median timeline but can use interviews to improve their chances of success. The 31.3% lift indicates that the examiner is highly responsive to direct engagement. With 1069 resolved cases, the 71.7% rate is a well-supported metric. The 1224-day median provides a realistic timeframe for applicants to reach a final resolution. In Art Unit 3735, the 71.7% allowance rate is a strong indicator of success.

In Tech Center 3700, the 1224-day median pendency is a key factor for planning. The 31.3% interview lift is one of the most impactful metrics in this profile. Applicants should prioritize interviews to navigate the 1224-day process effectively. The 1069 cases on record ensure that these metrics are statistically representative of the examiner's performance.

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

Performance Statistics

71.7%
Allow Rate
+1.7% vs TC avg
1,124
Total Applications
+31.3%
Interview Lift
1224
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1069 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.9%
§101 Eligibility
26.5%
§102 Novelty
30.2%
§103 Obviousness
30.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17192326 SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR RETRACTING TISSUE Non-Final OA Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
18373025 MASSAGING DEVICE Non-Final OA HYTTO PTE. LTD
18371785 SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DEVICES USING AN ALARM Non-Final OA HYTTO PTE. LTD
17520889 SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE BASED ON MOTION Non-Final OA HYTTO PTE. LTD.
18214664 METHODS OF NEURAL INHIBITION FOR TREATING BOWEL DISEASES AND DISORDERS Non-Final OA TECHNION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LIMITED
17845960 EXTENDED REALITY SYSTEM TO TREAT SUBJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER Final Rejection Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
18190466 DEVICE FOR REPETITIVE NERVE STIMULATION IN ORDER TO BREAK DOWN FAT TISSUE MEANS OF INDUCTIVE MAGNETIC FIELDS Non-Final OA BTL Medical Solutions A.S.
17917410 STIMULATION ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH STIMULATION ARRANGEMENT Final Rejection STIMIT AG
18557664 TRANSFER TRAY AND PRIMING CART FOR NEONATAL CANNULATION AND RELATED METHODS Non-Final OA THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA

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