Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PAULUS, ERIN VIRGINIA

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1631 1643

This examiner grants 21% of resolved cases

Analysis

Erin Virginia Paulus, an examiner in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1631, has 19 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 21.1%, which reflects the percentage of cases that have reached a grant. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1265. This 1265-day figure serves as a benchmark for the time required to achieve a successful outcome in this unit.

The interview lift is 93.8%, which is a notable metric in this profile. A 93.8% lift indicates that interviews are a highly effective method for increasing the probability of an allowance. This 93.8% lift is much higher than the 21.1% allowance rate, suggesting that verbal engagement is a critical factor for success. With 19 resolved cases, the data provides a focused look at the examiner's tendencies. Practitioners should prioritize interviews to leverage the 93.8% lift and address the challenges indicated by the 21.1% allowance rate. The 1265-day median to allowance is a useful reference for managing the prosecution timeline in Art Unit 1631.

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

Performance Statistics

21.1%
Allow Rate
-38.9% vs TC avg
65
Total Applications
+93.8%
Interview Lift
1265
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 19 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.1%
§101 Eligibility
14.5%
§102 Novelty
40.3%
§103 Obviousness
31.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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