Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: MATZEK, MATTHEW D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1600 1742 1786 1789 1794 3633

This examiner grants 46% of resolved cases

Analysis

Matthew D. Matzek has resolved 724 cases in Art Unit 1600, with an allowance rate of 46.3%. The median days to allowance is 1390. This suggests a challenging path for applications in Tech Center 3600. The interview lift is 36.8%, which is a very high value that significantly improves the 46.3% baseline. This 36.8% lift suggests that interviews are a critical component of a successful strategy.

The 1390-day median pendency is a key factor for applicants to consider. The 36.8% lift shows that the examiner is highly responsive to direct communication. With 724 resolved cases, the 46.3% rate is a well-supported metric. The 1390-day median provides a realistic timeframe for applicants to reach a final resolution. In Art Unit 1600, the 46.3% allowance rate is the primary benchmark for success.

In Tech Center 3600, the 1390-day median pendency is a significant hurdle. The 36.8% interview lift is one of the most impactful metrics in this profile. Applicants should prioritize interviews to navigate the 1390-day process effectively. The 724 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

46.3%
Allow Rate
-5.7% vs TC avg
758
Total Applications
+36.8%
Interview Lift
1390
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 724 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
16.9%
§102 Novelty
58.8%
§103 Obviousness
15.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18788689 APPAREL WITH DYNAMIC VENT STRUCTURE Non-Final OA Nike, Inc.
18215558 WOVEN FABRICS FOR COMPOSITE COMPONENTS Final Rejection ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
18871859 A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A 3D ITEM BY MEANS OF FUSED DEPOSITION MODELLING Non-Final OA SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
18627732 NONWOVEN FABRICS INCLUDING RECYCLED POLYPROPYLENE Non-Final OA Berry Global, Inc.
17443319 High Acoustic and Low Density Basemat Non-Final OA USG INTERIORS, LLC
18030503 Biodegradable Cork Fabric Non-Final OA RTFACT BRANDS

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