Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: RUTKOWSKI, JEFFREY M

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2400 2415 2416 2417 2419 2465 2472 2473 2619

This examiner grants 67% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jeffrey M Rutkowski is assigned to Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2400. The examiner has 333 resolved cases. The allowance rate for these matters is 67.0%. This metric serves as a primary indicator of the likelihood of success for applications in this portfolio. The 67.0% rate provides a baseline for evaluating the probability of an allowance.

The interview lift is 30.6%. This value quantifies the increase in the probability of allowance when an interview is held. A lift of 30.6% indicates that direct engagement with the examiner is an impactful tactic. Practitioners should consider the 30.6% lift as a reason to schedule interviews during the prosecution cycle for these 333 resolved cases.

The median days to allowance is 1520. This figure represents the central tendency for the time elapsed before a grant is issued. A median of 1520 days helps applicants forecast the necessary resources for their filings. This 1520 days duration is a component of the strategic planning for Art Unit 2400.

In Tech Center 2600, the examiner's 67.0% allowance rate and 333 resolved cases establish a documented pattern. The interview lift offers a significant opportunity to influence the outcome of the proceedings.

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

Performance Statistics

67.0%
Allow Rate
+5.0% vs TC avg
345
Total Applications
+30.6%
Interview Lift
1520
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 333 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.5%
§101 Eligibility
10.1%
§102 Novelty
52.7%
§103 Obviousness
23.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18423087 AUTONOMOUS DETERMINATION OF DISCONTINUOUS TRANSMIT OPPORTUNITIES BY ETHERNET BASED RADIOS Non-Final OA Analog Devices International Unlimited Company

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