Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SCHIMPF, TARA E

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3661 3663 3664 3667 3669 3672 3673 3675 3676

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tara E Schimpf is an examiner in Art Unit 3600 within Tech Center 3600. She has 444 resolved cases, with an allowance rate pct of 78.6. The median days to allowance is 949, which is relatively short and suggests an efficient process. With 444 cases of historical data, the 78.6 allowance rate pct indicates a favorable environment for applicants seeking a patent grant.

The interview lift pct of 7.8 provides a modest but positive benefit. While the baseline is already high, the 7.8 lift shows that direct communication can still be a useful tool for resolving any remaining issues. Practitioners should appreciate the efficiency indicated by the 949-day median pendency. The combination of a high allowance rate and a quick timeline makes prosecution in her art unit relatively predictable and successful.

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

Performance Statistics

78.6%
Allow Rate
+26.6% vs TC avg
467
Total Applications
+7.8%
Interview Lift
949
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 444 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.8%
§101 Eligibility
21.9%
§102 Novelty
38.0%
§103 Obviousness
32.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18840140 Method for erecting a transportation structure Non-Final OA ArcelorMittal
18537040 ELECTRIC FURNITURE Final Rejection Paramount Bed Co., Ltd.

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