Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MINTZ, RODNEY K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3633 3635 3752

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Rodney K. Mintz has 947 resolved cases in Art Unit 3633. His allowance rate is 79.0 percent, which is a high rate for Tech Center 3600. This baseline indicates a high probability of success for applications that reach a final resolution in his docket.

The interview lift is 10.8 percent. While this is a more modest boost compared to other examiners, it still improves the already high 79.0 percent allowance rate. This 10.8 percent lift suggests that interviews remain a useful tool for resolving any remaining technical or legal issues.

The median days to allowance is 660. This short timeframe for 947 resolved cases suggests a very efficient and productive docket. The 660 day median is an excellent benchmark for practitioners who are prioritizing speed in their patent prosecution strategy.

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

Performance Statistics

79.0%
Allow Rate
+9.0% vs TC avg
964
Total Applications
+10.7%
Interview Lift
660
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 948 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
20.9%
§102 Novelty
33.9%
§103 Obviousness
32.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18965463 LOCATING PIN ASSEMBLY FOR A MODULAR FRAME Final Rejection Z-MODULAR HOLDING, INC.
18204327 WALL STRUCTURES OF EXTRUDABLE BUILDING MATERIAL Non-Final OA ICON Technology, Inc.

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