Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Matthew R Mcmahon, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MCMAHON, MATTHEW R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3678 3679

This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases

Analysis

MCMAHON, MATTHEW R is assigned to Tech Center 3600 and art unit 3678. The record covers 752 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 57.3%. The median time to allowance is 1170 days, indicating that cases reaching allowance commonly require extended prosecution. The substantial docket provides a meaningful basis for assessing the profile's recurring pattern.

The interview lift is 53.0%, creating a strong association between interviews and allowance outcomes. Counsel may prioritize interview preparation, especially where a focused technical explanation can support a narrower claim position or resolve an interpretation issue. The leading companies are Adelie Blue Technologies LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. The leading firms are BUTLER SNOW LLP, DANA - MCCOY RUSSELL LLP, and Dority & Manning, P.A. and Techtronic Cordless GP.

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

Performance Statistics

57.3%
Allow Rate
+5.3% vs TC avg
779
Total Applications
+53.0%
Interview Lift
1170
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 752 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
27.7%
§102 Novelty
42.1%
§103 Obviousness
27.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19101011 DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE HAVING SUCH A DRIVE ASSEMBLY OF THIS TYPE Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18743300 POLE TO ACCESSORY CONNECTOR Non-Final OA Techtronic Cordless GP
18802639 TIE BAR ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Matthew R Mcmahon's allowance rate?

57.3% of resolved applications examined by Matthew R Mcmahon were allowed (752 resolved cases), compared with 61.4% across Art Unit 3678 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Matthew R Mcmahon?

This examiner's interview lift is +53.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Matthew R Mcmahon take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Matthew R Mcmahon took 1,170 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Matthew R Mcmahon work in?

Matthew R Mcmahon examines applications in Art Unit 3678 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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