Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SAYRE, JAMES G

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3672 3674 3678 3679

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

James G. Sayre is an examiner in Art Unit 3672 of Tech Center 3600. His profile shows 1356 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 84.0 percent. This 84.0 percent rate is significantly higher than the 12.9 percent interview lift. The median days to allowance is 791, which is a relatively efficient timeframe for reaching a grant. This 791 day timeline is a key benchmark for applications in Art Unit 3672.

The 12.9 percent interview lift suggests that direct communication can further enhance the 84.0 percent baseline. With 1356 cases resolved, the examiner demonstrates a consistent pattern of granting patents. Practitioners should use the 791 day median to plan their prosecution strategy. The 1356 case volume in Tech Center 3600 indicates that these metrics are statistically robust. Direct engagement may be used to resolve specific issues and maintain the high 84.0 percent success rate. This examiner offers a predictable and efficient path to issuance.

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

Performance Statistics

84.0%
Allow Rate
+32.0% vs TC avg
1,374
Total Applications
+12.9%
Interview Lift
791
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1356 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
26.5%
§102 Novelty
45.3%
§103 Obviousness
18.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19374258 TUBING HANGER LOCKDOWN ELEVATION MEASUREMENT TOOL Non-Final OA OneSubsea IP UK Limited
18891667 COILED TUBING CONVEYED ELECTRICAL ORIENTER Final Rejection THRU TUBING SOLUTIONS, INC.

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