Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3656 3661 3664
This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases
Spencer D. Patton is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3656. The examiner has 591 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 74.1%. This 74.1% rate provides a benchmark for the probability of success for applications in this unit. The median days to allowance is 1146, which serves as a metric for the typical length of the prosecution cycle. These 591 cases offer a reliable foundation for analyzing the examiner's performance.
The interview lift is 21.1%, indicating that direct communication with the examiner is a productive strategy. This 21.1% lift suggests that an interview can improve the chances of reaching an allowance from the 74.1% baseline. Practitioners should consider this as a tool for resolving issues and overcoming rejections. The 1146-day median pendency is a standard timeframe for Tech Center 3600. These metrics provide a clear picture of the examiner's disposition and the potential benefits of proactive engagement during the patent examination process.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18730008 | DESIGNATION DEVICE, ROBOT SYSTEM, DESIGNATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM | Final Rejection | NEC Corporation |
| 18796489 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTER-ARM REGISTRATION | Non-Final OA | INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. |
| 18870963 | ACTUATOR CAPABILITY-DRIVEN CONTROL ALLOCATION IN MULTI UNIT VEHICLE COMBINATIONS | Final Rejection | VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION |
| 19013474 | LEARNING FROM DEMONSTRATION (LfD) VIA PHYSICAL HUMAN-ROBOT-HUMAN INTERACTIONS | Final Rejection | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
| 18929826 | SELF-PROPELLED WORK ROBOT | Non-Final OA | DENSO CORPORATION |
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