Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MCCORMACK, JOHN PATRICK

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1714 3743 3762 3763

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

John Patrick McCormack examines applications in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1714. With 840 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 71.3%. This high rate suggests a favorable outlook for applicants, as a large majority of cases result in a grant. The examiner's experience across 840 cases provides a stable statistical baseline for practitioners working in Art Unit 1714.

The interview lift is 28.8%, which indicates that interviews are a highly effective strategy for this examiner. Engaging in a verbal discussion can significantly boost the chances of allowance beyond the already strong 71.3% baseline. The median days to allowance is 1087, representing a moderate and predictable timeline for the prosecution process. This 1087-day figure, combined with the 28.8% interview lift, suggests that proactive communication can help maintain efficiency and success. Practitioners should leverage the examiner's receptiveness to interviews to navigate any complex rejections that may arise during the 71.3% of cases that move toward issuance. The 840 resolved cases reflect a consistent approach in Tech Center 3700.

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

Performance Statistics

71.3%
Allow Rate
+1.3% vs TC avg
857
Total Applications
+28.8%
Interview Lift
1088
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 840 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
18.8%
§102 Novelty
54.9%
§103 Obviousness
22.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18910677 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING SUBSTRATE Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18417941 HAIR CARE APPLIANCE WITH POWERED ATTACHMENT Final Rejection SharkNinja Operating LLC
18631139 SANITIZING AND DEODORIZING DEVICE Non-Final OA HCL Technologies Limited
18688716 LAUNDRY TREATING DEVICE Non-Final OA Nanjing Roborock Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
18533146 HAIRCARE APPLIANCE Final Rejection Dyson Technology Limited
18028264 HAIRCARE APPLIANCE Non-Final OA Dyson Technology Limited

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