Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Thomas S Mccormack, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MCCORMACK, THOMAS S

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2683 2686

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

MCCORMACK, THOMAS S works in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2683. His record includes 713 resolved cases, with an 80.2% allowance rate and a median of 740 days to allowance. The allowance rate indicates that allowance is common in the observed cases, and the median provides a concrete reference for timing discussions with applicants.

The interview lift is 3.6%, showing only a small positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes. The listed companies are Sony Group Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., and United Parcel Service of America Inc. The associated firms are Boisbrun Hofman, PLLC, Clark+Elbing LLP, and JCIP. Counsel can use these recurring organizations to identify relevant prosecution experience, while the low interview lift suggests limited additional differentiation from that measure.

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

Performance Statistics

80.2%
Allow Rate
+18.2% vs TC avg
731
Total Applications
+3.6%
Interview Lift
740
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 713 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.6%
§101 Eligibility
14.1%
§102 Novelty
63.1%
§103 Obviousness
7.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19112526 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC STATE ESTIMATION OF A CURRENT IMAGING EXAM USING USER ACTIONS ON A CONSOLE SCREEN Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Thomas S Mccormack's allowance rate?

80.2% of resolved applications examined by Thomas S Mccormack were allowed (713 resolved cases), compared with 64.7% across Art Unit 2683 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Thomas S Mccormack?

This examiner's interview lift is +3.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Thomas S Mccormack take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Thomas S Mccormack took 740 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Thomas S Mccormack work in?

Thomas S Mccormack examines applications in Art Unit 2683 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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