Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Matthew M Nelson, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as NELSON, MATTHEW M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3772 3776

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Analysis

NELSON, MATTHEW M has resolved 881 cases, with an allowance rate of 57.9% and an interview lift of 24.0%. The median time to allowance is 1202 days. The recorded volume is substantial, and the interview measure indicates that interviews may be a useful component of a broader prosecution plan. The allowance rate also supports careful assessment of claim scope before filing or responding.

The examiner works in tech center 3700 and art unit 3732. The leading companies are Align Technology Inc., Lightforce Orthodontics Inc., and James R. Glidewell Dental Ceramics Inc. The leading firms are KLARQUIST SPARKMAN, LLP, DILWORTH & BARRESE, LLP, and DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP - Denver. These participants identify recurring dental and orthodontic subject matter in the record.

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

Performance Statistics

57.9%
Allow Rate
-12.1% vs TC avg
937
Total Applications
+24.0%
Interview Lift
1202
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 881 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.7%
§101 Eligibility
21.5%
§102 Novelty
45.4%
§103 Obviousness
23.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18306098 DENTAL PROSTHESIS FABRICATION SYSTEM, DENTAL PROSTHESIS FABRICATION METHOD, DENTAL PROSTHESIS COLORING METHOD, DENTAL PROSTHESIS COLORING SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM Final Rejection CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18675778 ORAL CARE DEVICES, KITS, AND METHODS OF USE Final Rejection The Procter & Gamble Company
18922838 Method For Determining An Internal Structure Of A Dental Prosthesis Base, Method For The Production Of A Dental Prosthesis Base, Dental Prosthesis Base, Data-Processing Device, Computer Program And Computer-Readable Medium Non-Final OA Ivoclar Vivadent AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Matthew M Nelson's allowance rate?

57.9% of resolved applications examined by Matthew M Nelson were allowed (881 resolved cases), compared with 52.0% across Art Unit 3732 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Matthew M Nelson?

This examiner's interview lift is +24.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Matthew M Nelson take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Matthew M Nelson took 1,202 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Matthew M Nelson work in?

Matthew M Nelson examines applications in Art Unit 3732 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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