Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: POKRZYWA, JOSEPH R

Tech Center 3900 • Art Units: 3992

This examiner grants 33% of resolved cases

Analysis

Joseph R Pokrzywa manages cases in Tech Center 3900 and Art Unit 3992, with 51 resolved cases recorded. The allowance rate of 33.3 percent suggests a rigorous examination process. Additionally, the median days to allowance is 1770, indicating that applications often undergo a very long period of prosecution before reaching a grant. This 1770 day median is a critical factor for applicants to consider when filing in this art unit.

The data reveals an interview lift of 25.8 percent, which is a significant factor for practitioners to consider. Given the 33.3 percent allowance rate, utilizing interviews to address examiner concerns could be a critical tactic for improving the odds of success. The lengthy prosecution timeline further emphasizes the need for efficient strategies to navigate this examiner's requirements. With 51 resolved cases, the 25.8 percent lift suggests that interactive dialogue is a productive way to overcome the challenges presented in Art Unit 3992.

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

Performance Statistics

33.3%
Allow Rate
-26.7% vs TC avg
70
Total Applications
+25.8%
Interview Lift
1770
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 51 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.9%
§101 Eligibility
17.9%
§102 Novelty
35.8%
§103 Obviousness
23.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18388422 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN TERMINAL Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
16877134 DOWNLINK TRANSMISSION METHOD AND USER TERMINAL EQUIPMENT Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
17964639 NON-NUMERIC FEEDBACK TIMING INDICATORS FOR HARQ-ACK Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18430910 IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, INFORMATION FORMING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM HAVING MANAGEMENT APPARATUS WITH DISTRIBUTED STORAGE Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.

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