Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: NASH, BRIAN D

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3721 3734 3782

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Brian D. Nash is a high-volume examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3721, with 1314 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 82.0 percent. The median time to allowance is 744 days, which is an efficient timeline for such a large volume of cases. The 1314 resolved cases offer a stable data set for predicting prosecution outcomes and understanding the examiner's typical pace for granting patents.

The interview lift is 14.0 percent. This positive lift, combined with the 82.0 percent allowance rate and the 744-day median, suggests a productive environment for applicants. Practitioners can expect a successful prosecution, with interviews providing a helpful boost when needed. The 744-day median pendency is a favorable metric for applicants seeking a grant. With an 82.0 percent allowance rate and a 14.0 percent lift, the examiner appears to be both efficient and open to resolving issues through direct communication during the prosecution cycle.

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

Performance Statistics

82.0%
Allow Rate
+12.0% vs TC avg
1,323
Total Applications
+14.0%
Interview Lift
744
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1314 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
38.9%
§102 Novelty
31.0%
§103 Obviousness
26.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18578178 Backpack device Non-Final OA Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
18440950 MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES Non-Final OA Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
18623169 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESSORY RECEIVER BRACKET ASSEMBLIES Non-Final OA FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
18893432 LOAD CARRIER Non-Final OA Thule Sweden AB
18793227 LOAD CARRIER Non-Final OA Thule Sweden AB
18918312 HOLSTER WITH ROTATABLE EJECTION PORT LOCKING ELEMENT Non-Final OA Revelyst Operations LLC

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