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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Matthew Richard Shepherd, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SHEPHERD, MATTHEW RICHARD

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3634

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

SHEPHERD, MATTHEW RICHARD has 200 resolved cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3634. The allowance rate is 54.5%, the interview lift is 39.7%, and the median time to allowance is 1111 days. The interview measure is notably important within this profile because it is positive while the overall allowance rate remains close to the middle of the available outcome range.

UNION WINNER INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd., and Kiekert AG are the leading listed companies. BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, Budzyn IP Law, LLC, and COZEN O'CONNOR are the leading listed firms. Practitioners may want to prioritize examiner interviews and prepare clear claim-focused agendas. The 1111-day median also calls for realistic timing discussions with clients.

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

Performance Statistics

54.5%
Allow Rate
+2.5% vs TC avg
236
Total Applications
+39.7%
Interview Lift
1111
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 200 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
19.8%
§102 Novelty
49.7%
§103 Obviousness
29.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19022955 MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT LIFT ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA Lutron Technology Company LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Matthew Richard Shepherd's allowance rate?

54.5% of resolved applications examined by Matthew Richard Shepherd were allowed (200 resolved cases), compared with 40.8% across Art Unit 3634 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Matthew Richard Shepherd?

This examiner's interview lift is +39.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Matthew Richard Shepherd take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Matthew Richard Shepherd took 1,111 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Matthew Richard Shepherd work in?

Matthew Richard Shepherd examines applications in Art Unit 3634 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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