Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Brian E Mcdowell, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MCDOWELL, BRIAN E

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1624 1626

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

MCDOWELL, BRIAN E is assigned to Tech Center 1600 and art unit 1624. The profile covers 1139 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 74.0%. The median time to allowance is 817 days, placing successful outcomes on a materially shorter timeline than a record centered on prolonged examination. The scale of the resolved docket gives these figures meaningful operational context.

The interview lift is 31.0%, indicating a substantial positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes. Counsel may want to treat interview preparation as a central part of prosecution planning, especially when technical explanations can affect claim interpretation. The leading companies are Purdue Research Foundation, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., and Mindset Pharma Inc. The leading firms are GOODWIN PROCTER LLP, Jones Day, and BakerHostetler.

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

Performance Statistics

74.0%
Allow Rate
+14.0% vs TC avg
1,193
Total Applications
+31.0%
Interview Lift
817
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1139 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
20.1%
§102 Novelty
16.6%
§103 Obviousness
49.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17911304 METHODS OF CONTROLLING OR PREVENTING INFESTATION OF SOYBEAN PLANTS BY THE PHYTOPATHOGENIC MICROORGANISM CORYNESPORA CASSIICOLA Non-Final OA SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
17777027 IMIDAZOPYRIDINE-BASED ARYLAMINE COMPOUND AND USE THEREOF Non-Final OA GUANGDONG AGLAIA OPTOELECTRONIC MATERIALS CO., LTD
18710312 HETEROCYCLIC AMIDES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME Non-Final OA Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Brian E Mcdowell's allowance rate?

74.0% of resolved applications examined by Brian E Mcdowell were allowed (1,139 resolved cases), compared with 54.6% across Art Unit 1624 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Brian E Mcdowell?

This examiner's interview lift is +31.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Brian E Mcdowell take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Brian E Mcdowell took 817 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Brian E Mcdowell work in?

Brian E Mcdowell examines applications in Art Unit 1624 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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