Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: MONFELDT, SARAH M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3629 3684 3689 3692 3694 3697

This examiner grants 23% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sarah M. Monfeldt operates within Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3629, where she has managed 161 resolved cases. Her prosecution profile is characterized by a 23.0% allowance rate, which indicates the frequency of successful outcomes in her docket. This rate is paired with a median days to allowance of 1752, establishing the timeline for applications that reach a grant. Practitioners should prepare for a prosecution cycle of 1752 days when navigating this art unit.

The data highlights a 21.5% interview lift. This metric suggests that engaging in direct dialogue with the examiner is associated with an increase in the probability of securing an allowance compared to the 23.0% base rate. Given these figures, the interview process appears to be a strategic tool for applicants. The 21.5% lift indicates that verbal advocacy is a documented method for resolving issues that arise during the 161 resolved cases handled by this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

23.0%
Allow Rate
-29.0% vs TC avg
167
Total Applications
+21.5%
Interview Lift
1752
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 161 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

22.2%
§101 Eligibility
11.0%
§102 Novelty
40.3%
§103 Obviousness
23.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18604416 ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION BASED ON HOME ENERGY USAGE Non-Final OA TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
18497642 USING MACHINE LEARNING TO IDENTIFY MEMORY COMPATIBILITY Non-Final OA Micron Technology, Inc.

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