Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MATTHEWS, TESSA M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3733 3772 3773

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tessa M. Matthews has resolved 519 cases in Art Unit 3733, with an allowance rate of 83.0%. The median days to allowance is 972. This indicates a high likelihood of allowance in Tech Center 3700. The interview lift is 24.3%, which is a significant increase over the 83.0% baseline. This 24.3% lift suggests that interviews are exceptionally effective for this examiner in resolving outstanding issues.

Practitioners can use the 972-day median to set expectations for their clients. The 24.3% lift indicates that the examiner is highly responsive to direct communication. With 519 resolved cases, the 83.0% rate is a well-supported metric. The 972-day median provides a realistic timeframe for applicants to reach a final resolution. In Art Unit 3733, the 83.0% allowance rate is a strong indicator of success.

In Tech Center 3700, the 972-day median pendency is a key factor for planning. The 24.3% interview lift is one of the most impactful metrics in this profile. Applicants should prioritize interviews to navigate the 972-day process effectively. The 519 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

83.0%
Allow Rate
+13.0% vs TC avg
561
Total Applications
+24.3%
Interview Lift
972
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 519 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.2%
§101 Eligibility
23.3%
§102 Novelty
44.3%
§103 Obviousness
25.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
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18493737 BONE-FIXATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM Non-Final OA The University of British Columbia
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19212845 TENSIONING INSTRUMENTS Final Rejection GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
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19003901 IMPLANT, INSERTION DEVICE, AND PLATE ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA BIEDERMANN TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG
19200033 DISTRACTOR DEVICE Final Rejection Karl Leibinger Asset Management GmbH & Co. KG
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