Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SCHELL, JOSEPH O

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2100 2113 2114

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Analysis

Joseph O. Schell is an examiner in Art Unit 2100 of Tech Center 2100. He has resolved 753 cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 87.1 percent. This 87.1 percent rate is much higher than the 8.4 percent interview lift. The median days to allowance is 969, which is the primary time metric for successful applications. This 969 day figure provides a clear expectation for pendency in Art Unit 2100.

The 8.4 percent interview lift indicates that while the 87.1 percent baseline is high, interviews still offer a slight advantage. With 753 cases resolved, the examiner's high allowance rate is a well-established feature of his practice. Practitioners should use the 969 day median to manage client expectations regarding pendency. The 753 case volume in Tech Center 2100 suggests that these metrics are statistically significant. Direct engagement may be used to resolve minor issues and maintain the 87.1 percent success rate. This examiner provides a consistent prosecution experience.

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

Performance Statistics

87.1%
Allow Rate
+32.1% vs TC avg
766
Total Applications
+8.4%
Interview Lift
969
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 753 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

14.4%
§101 Eligibility
12.9%
§102 Novelty
40.3%
§103 Obviousness
25.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18634043 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFECT ROOT CAUSE DETERMINATION AND REPORTING IN A SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENT Final Rejection The Toronto-Dominion Bank
19003782 RULE-BASED AUTOMATED REMEDIATION OF RESOURCES IN DATA CENTERS Final Rejection Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

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