Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Scott Evan Mulder, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MULDER, SCOTT EVAN

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1656

This examiner grants 38% of resolved cases

Analysis

Scott Evan Mulder manages 16 resolved cases in Art Unit 1656. The allowance rate is 37.5 percent, which points to a rigorous examination process in Tech Center 1600. The median days to allowance is 1230, indicating a significant timeline for applicants seeking to secure a patent grant. This duration is a vital consideration for practitioners when advising clients on the total time required to reach a final resolution and the associated prosecution costs.

The data shows a substantial interview lift of 61.8 percent, suggesting that interviews are a vital tool for improving the chances of success relative to the low baseline allowance rate. This high lift indicates that direct communication is nearly essential for overcoming complex rejections. Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Opentrons Labworks Inc., and Csl Behring Lengnau AG are among the top companies in this portfolio. Firms such as Casimir Jones, S.C., Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati are frequently involved in these matters.

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

Performance Statistics

37.5%
Allow Rate
-22.5% vs TC avg
43
Total Applications
+61.8%
Interview Lift
1230
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 16 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

10.1%
§101 Eligibility
17.3%
§102 Novelty
34.5%
§103 Obviousness
30.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18563026 MUTANT RNASE E FOR ENHANCING RECOMBINANT PROTEIN EXPRESSION Non-Final OA DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Scott Evan Mulder's allowance rate?

37.5% of resolved applications examined by Scott Evan Mulder were allowed (16 resolved cases), compared with 44.5% across Art Unit 1656 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Scott Evan Mulder?

This examiner's interview lift is +61.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Scott Evan Mulder take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Scott Evan Mulder took 1,230 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Scott Evan Mulder work in?

Scott Evan Mulder examines applications in Art Unit 1656 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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