Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Kevin Keith Rudzinski, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as RUDZINSKI, KEVIN KEITH

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2911 2938

This examiner grants 96% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kevin Keith Rudzinski has an exceptionally high allowance rate of 96.4 percent across 971 resolved cases in Tech Center 2900. This rate suggests a very favorable environment for applicants in Art Unit 2911, including companies like Flex Japan Co. Ltd. The median days to allowance is 617, indicating a fast path to patent grant. Firms like OBLON, MCCLELLAND, MAIER & NEUSTADT, L.L.P. frequently manage his docket.

The interview lift of 3.2 percent suggests that interviews provide only a marginal benefit over the 96.4 percent baseline allowance rate. This 3.2 percent lift indicates that written prosecution is highly effective on its own for most applicants. With 971 resolved cases and a 617-day median pendency, this examiner offers a predictable and efficient examination process. The data suggests that for the majority of cases, the 96.4 percent allowance rate is achieved through the written record without the need for extensive oral advocacy.

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

Performance Statistics

96.4%
Allow Rate
+36.4% vs TC avg
972
Total Applications
+3.2%
Interview Lift
617
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 971 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
11.1%
§102 Novelty
7.4%
§103 Obviousness
70.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35524484 Shirt Final Rejection FLEX JAPAN CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kevin Keith Rudzinski's allowance rate?

96.4% of resolved applications examined by Kevin Keith Rudzinski were allowed (971 resolved cases), compared with 96.1% across Art Unit 2911 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kevin Keith Rudzinski?

This examiner's interview lift is +3.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kevin Keith Rudzinski take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kevin Keith Rudzinski took 617 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kevin Keith Rudzinski work in?

Kevin Keith Rudzinski examines applications in Art Unit 2911 in Tech Center 2900.

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