Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MESSERSMITH, ERIC J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3735 3791

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

Eric J. Messersmith, in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3735, has 735 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 69.4 percent, and the interview lift is 25.0 percent. This 25.0 percent lift is very significant compared to the 69.4 percent baseline. The 69.4 percent allowance rate is a solid baseline, which is greatly enhanced by the 25.0 percent lift, making interviews a highly recommended strategy.

The median time to allowance is 1236 days. Applicants have a 69.4 percent chance of success, which is significantly improved by the 25.0 percent interview lift. The 1236 day timeline is a standard expectation. With 735 resolved cases, the examiner's data highlights the importance of interviews. The 1236 day pendency and 25.0 percent lift are the key metrics for counsel to consider in Art Unit 3735. Utilizing the 25.0 percent lift is the most effective way to improve the 69.4 percent allowance rate.

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

Performance Statistics

69.4%
Allow Rate
-0.6% vs TC avg
759
Total Applications
+25.0%
Interview Lift
1236
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 735 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.0%
§101 Eligibility
19.6%
§102 Novelty
44.6%
§103 Obviousness
22.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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18553432 MICRONEEDLE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME Final Rejection LINTEC CORPORATION
18650081 METHOD OF MANAGING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION USING SENSOR USAGE INFORMATION Non-Final OA I-SENS, INC.

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