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Last updated: October 26, 2026

John Martin O'Malley, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as O'MALLEY, JOHN MARTIN

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3652 3658

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Analysis

O'MALLEY, JOHN MARTIN is assigned to tech center 3600 and art unit 3652. The record contains 16 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 56.3%, and a median of 934 days to allowance. Interviews show a 62.5% lift, indicating a strong relationship with allowance outcomes. The limited case volume calls for caution, but the interview measure supports detailed preparation for examiner discussions and targeted claim amendments.

The listed companies are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Archer Aviation Inc., and NEC Corporation. The listed firms are BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD., Calyx Law LLP, and Cantor Colburn LLP - Otis Elevator. Counsel may use interviews to identify potentially allowable distinctions, while retaining written fallback positions and accounting for the uncertainty inherent in a small resolved-case record.

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

Performance Statistics

56.3%
Allow Rate
+4.3% vs TC avg
54
Total Applications
+62.5%
Interview Lift
934
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 16 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

10.0%
§101 Eligibility
14.4%
§102 Novelty
68.1%
§103 Obviousness
5.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19391120 ROBOT DRIVING IN SPACE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18582015 CLEANER, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CLEANER, CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CLEANING SYSTEM Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18675321 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OF AN ARTICULATED BOOM OF A FORWARDER FOR HANDLING LOGS Final Rejection Deere & Company
18848989 ROBOT SYSTEM, PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Final Rejection NEC Corporation
18583351 Autonomous Technician System For Component Handling and Installation Non-Final OA eBay Inc.
18177954 ROBOTIC ARM ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER Non-Final OA Ford Global Technologies, LLC
18848968 Robot Add-On Part, Control Device, Robot, and Associated Method Final Rejection KUKA Deutschland GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner John Martin O'Malley's allowance rate?

56.3% of resolved applications examined by John Martin O'Malley were allowed (16 resolved cases), compared with 60.2% across Art Unit 3652 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner John Martin O'Malley?

This examiner's interview lift is +62.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner John Martin O'Malley take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by John Martin O'Malley took 934 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner John Martin O'Malley work in?

John Martin O'Malley examines applications in Art Unit 3652 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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