Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: RICHMOND, SCOTT A.

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2853

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Analysis

Scott A. Richmond is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2853, with 659 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 86.9 percent is very high, signaling a favorable environment for patent applicants. This 86.9 percent rate suggests that the examiner frequently finds patentable subject matter and is efficient in moving cases toward a grant.

The median days to allowance for his cases is 680. This 680 day timeframe is notably short, indicating a rapid prosecution process. With 659 resolved cases, the examiner has demonstrated a consistent ability to reach resolutions quickly, making Art Unit 2853 a potentially fast track for those seeking patent protection.

The interview lift is recorded at 4.9 percent. While the 4.9 percent lift is relatively small, it still provides a measurable advantage in an already high-allowance environment. Given the 680 day median pendency, practitioners might use an interview to resolve minor issues and ensure the application stays on track toward the 86.9 percent allowance outcome.

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

Performance Statistics

87.0%
Allow Rate
+19.0% vs TC avg
669
Total Applications
+4.9%
Interview Lift
680
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 660 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
26.5%
§102 Novelty
54.4%
§103 Obviousness
14.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19044809 PROCESSING DEVICE, PRINTING APPARATUS Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
19187709 INKJET PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18973647 LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18890010 PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18675889 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18719242 METHOD FOR PRINTING ON A WORKPIECE, PRINTING DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM Non-Final OA HOMAG GmbH

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