Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MATTHEWS, JENNIFER S

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3643 3724 3725 3799

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jennifer S. Matthews has resolved 838 cases in Art Unit 3643, with an allowance rate of 54.1%. The median days to allowance is 1207. These figures suggest a more challenging prosecution environment in Tech Center 3700. The interview lift is 21.3%, which provides a substantial boost to the 54.1% baseline. This 21.3% lift suggests that interviews are a key strategic tool for overcoming rejections.

With 838 cases, the 1207-day median pendency is a well-established metric for this examiner. The 21.3% lift shows that the examiner is responsive to direct communication. Practitioners should consider the 1207-day timeline when setting expectations for their clients. In Art Unit 3643, the 54.1% allowance rate is the primary benchmark for success. The 21.3% lift provides a tactical option for improving outcomes.

In Tech Center 3700, the 1207-day median pendency is a significant factor for planning. The 21.3% interview lift is a useful tool for overcoming rejections. Applicants can rely on the 1207-day median as a benchmark for budgeting. This profile suggests that while prosecution is challenging, direct advocacy can be effective under Jennifer S. Matthews. The 838 cases ensure these metrics are representative.

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

Performance Statistics

54.1%
Allow Rate
-15.9% vs TC avg
887
Total Applications
+21.3%
Interview Lift
1207
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 838 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
18.8%
§102 Novelty
50.9%
§103 Obviousness
26.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18763373 ACCESSORIES FOR OSCILLATING POWER TOOLS Non-Final OA BLACK & DECKER INC.
18150262 ACCESSORIES FOR OSCILLATING POWER TOOLS Final Rejection Black & Decker Inc.
18440559 Reciprocating Saw Blade Having Teeth Formed of a Cemented Ceramic Material Welded to the Body of the Blade Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
18461091 BLADE WITH CARBIDE TIPS Final Rejection MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
18454152 CHAINSAW CHAINS Non-Final OA MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
18671161 FOOD PRODUCT SLICER WITH GAUGE PLATE POSITION IDENTIFICATION Final Rejection ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
18538842 Miter Gauge for a Table Saw Final Rejection Robert Bosch GmbH
17638262 Saw Tool Final Rejection Robert Bosch GmbH
18291505 PROFILE STRUCTURE FOR A COMPONENT OF A POWER TOOL, AND POWER TOOL HAVING A PROFILE STRUCTURE Non-Final OA Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
18860693 WORK MACHINE Non-Final OA Koki Holdings Co., Ltd.
17921821 Cartridge Type Electrode Cutting Apparatus Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18212386 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING AND PUNCHING A DIFFUSION LAYER FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS Final Rejection KIA CORPORATION
18631613 NOTCHING APPARATUS FOR SECONDARY BATTERY Final Rejection SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
17794279 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRIMMING EDGES OF GLASS SUBSTRATES DURING INLINE PROCESSING Non-Final OA CORNING INCORPORATED
18242892 UTILITY BLADE AND HOLDER Final Rejection APEX BRANDS, INC.
18461721 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING PART WITH WATER JET CUTTING Non-Final OA GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
18246453 METHOD FOR FEEDING A MATERIAL STRIP TO THE MACHINING ZONE OF A MACHINE TOOL Non-Final OA BRUDERER AG

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