Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MOHL, PATRICK DANIEL

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3666

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

Patrick Daniel Mohl is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3666. There are 124 resolved cases in his record. The allowance rate is 68.5 percent. This rate indicates a moderate to high probability of securing a patent grant for applications in this docket.

The interview lift is 12.0 percent. This suggests that while interviews provide some benefit, they are not the primary driver of allowances. The median days to allowance is 960, which defines the typical duration of the prosecution process for this examiner. The 12.0 percent lift remains a factor for consideration.

With 124 resolved cases, the data reflects a consistent approach to examination. The combination of a 68.5 percent allowance rate and 960 median days to allowance helps practitioners plan their strategy and manage client expectations. These metrics provide a reliable foundation for navigating Art Unit 3666.

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

Performance Statistics

68.5%
Allow Rate
+16.5% vs TC avg
137
Total Applications
+12.0%
Interview Lift
960
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 124 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

21.3%
§101 Eligibility
23.6%
§102 Novelty
40.4%
§103 Obviousness
12.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19000875 VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
19125428 METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE DRIVING SAFETY OF A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE Non-Final OA MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
19075680 VEHICLE DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS, VEHICLE DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE DRIVING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Non-Final OA DENSO CORPORATION
19253411 OPTIMIZED 6 GHZ WIFI CONFIGURATION AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FOR HIGH-ALTITUDE COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFTS Non-Final OA Cisco Technology, Inc.
18563896 TEST OBJECT TESTING SYSTEM, TRAVEL RESISTANCE CALCULATION DEVICE, TRAVEL RESISTANCE CALCULATION PROGRAM, AND TEST OBJECT TESTING METHOD Final Rejection HORIBA, LTD.

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