Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Derrick R Morgan, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MORGAN, DERRICK R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3641

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

MORGAN, DERRICK R handles applications in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3641. His record covers 620 resolved cases, with a 72.7% allowance rate and a median of 671 days to allowance. Interviews are associated with a 27.0% lift in allowance outcomes.

The principal companies are AOB Products Company, Kyntec Corporation, and BAE Systems plc. The leading firms are LANGLOTZ PATENT & TRADEMARK WORKS, LLC, STINSON LLP, and Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. The profile presents a relatively short median timeline alongside a positive interview association, which may assist docket and interview planning.

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

Performance Statistics

72.7%
Allow Rate
+20.7% vs TC avg
649
Total Applications
+27.0%
Interview Lift
671
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 620 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
26.7%
§102 Novelty
42.9%
§103 Obviousness
23.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18701395 METHODS FOR DELAYED DISPERSION OF CHAFF WITHIN COUNTERMEASURE EXPENDABLES Final Rejection BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Derrick R Morgan's allowance rate?

72.7% of resolved applications examined by Derrick R Morgan were allowed (620 resolved cases), compared with 65.5% across Art Unit 3641 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Derrick R Morgan?

This examiner's interview lift is +27.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Derrick R Morgan take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Derrick R Morgan took 671 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Derrick R Morgan work in?

Derrick R Morgan examines applications in Art Unit 3641 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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