Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Peter M Poon, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as POON, PETER M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3643 3682 3711

This examiner grants 6% of resolved cases

Analysis

Peter M. Poon has 149 resolved cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3643. The profile records a 6.0% allowance rate and a median of 1262 days to allowance. Interviews are associated with a 5.7% lift in the allowance rate. These figures point to a demanding prosecution record in which applicants may need to assess claim scope and continuation options carefully.

The leading companies are Bandai Co., Ltd., Epoch Company, Ltd., and Carrera Toys GmbH. The leading firms are FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP (DC), Imaizumi IP Law, PLLC, and Paratus Law Group, PLLC. The profile's toy and game context may help counsel focus technical distinctions and prepare a clear record for examination.

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

Performance Statistics

6.0%
Allow Rate
-64.0% vs TC avg
158
Total Applications
+5.7%
Interview Lift
1262
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 149 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
21.9%
§102 Novelty
46.0%
§103 Obviousness
27.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18934685 TRAVELING TOY Final Rejection EPOCH COMPANY, LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Peter M Poon's allowance rate?

6.0% of resolved applications examined by Peter M Poon were allowed (149 resolved cases), compared with 30.1% across Art Unit 3643 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Peter M Poon?

This examiner's interview lift is +5.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Peter M Poon take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Peter M Poon took 1,262 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Peter M Poon work in?

Peter M Poon examines applications in Art Unit 3643 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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