Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PHILLIPS, FORREST M

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1742 2800 2832 2837

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Forrest M. Phillips is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 1742. The examiner has a high volume of 1766 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 83.2 percent. This suggests a very favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 790, which indicates the typical prosecution timeline for a successful grant. With 1766 resolved cases, the examiner's performance metrics are well-established.

The interview lift for this examiner is 14.2 percent. This indicates that an interview is associated with a higher probability of success than the 83.2 percent baseline allowance rate. Practitioners should consider the 14.2 percent lift as a useful tool for securing a grant, even though the baseline is already high. The 790 median days to allowance is an important metric for managing expectations in Art Unit 1742. By combining the 83.2 percent allowance rate with the 14.2 percent interview lift, applicants can develop a robust strategy for the 1766 resolved cases.

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

Performance Statistics

83.2%
Allow Rate
+15.2% vs TC avg
1,790
Total Applications
+14.2%
Interview Lift
790
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1766 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
15.6%
§102 Novelty
75.5%
§103 Obviousness
2.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
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18912336 SOUND INSULATOR FORMED OF MODIFIED KELVIN-14 MATERIAL Non-Final OA NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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