Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PAULS, JOHN A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3626 3683 3685 3686

This examiner grants 49% of resolved cases

Analysis

John A. Pauls is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3626. He has managed 860 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate of 49.1%. This rate shows that 49.1% of the applications he reviews are granted. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1379, which indicates a longer prosecution timeline.

A notable aspect of his profile is the interview lift of 27.4%. This high lift suggests that conducting an interview is a very effective strategy for increasing the probability of an allowance. Practitioners should strongly consider requesting an interview to address any rejections or objections. With 860 resolved cases, the data is statistically significant and provides a reliable basis for planning. The 49.1% allowance rate combined with the 27.4% lift highlights the importance of proactive engagement in Art Unit 3626. Applicants should be prepared for a median duration of 1379 days when seeking a grant from this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

49.1%
Allow Rate
-2.9% vs TC avg
886
Total Applications
+27.4%
Interview Lift
1379
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 860 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

29.1%
§101 Eligibility
10.0%
§102 Novelty
34.9%
§103 Obviousness
21.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18945759 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PATIENT TARGETED THERAPY DEVELOPMENT Final Rejection Flagship Pioneering Innovations VI, LLC
18798670 Information Management System and Method Non-Final OA CalmWave, Inc.
18757553 AUTONOMOUS MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT OF A FACILITY Non-Final OA Honeywell International Inc.
18705403 METHOD PERFORMABLE WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE WITH A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE Non-Final OA Sanofi
19224303 MACHINE LEARNING MODEL TRAINED USING ARTIFICIAL CELL-FREE RNA (CFRNA) EXPRESSION DATA Non-Final OA BostonGene Corporation
18757823 Methods and Systems for In-Clinic Compliance Protocols Non-Final OA IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

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