Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SHERR, MARIA CRISTI OWEN

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3685 3697

This examiner grants 26% of resolved cases

Analysis

SHERR, MARIA CRISTI OWEN is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3685. The data shows 411 resolved cases for this examiner. The allowance rate is 26.3 percent, which indicates the proportion of grants among resolved applications. Practitioners can use this 26.3 percent figure to evaluate the probability of a successful outcome. The count of 411 resolved cases provides a basis for understanding the examiner's historical trends in this art unit.

The interview lift is 14.2 percent. This metric represents the difference in the allowance rate when an interview is conducted compared to the overall rate of 26.3 percent. An interview lift of 14.2 percent suggests that direct communication with the examiner is associated with an increased probability of receiving a grant. Practitioners may choose to utilize interviews to address specific rejections or to clarify technical aspects of the claims. This 14.2 percent lift is a factor to consider when developing a prosecution strategy.

The median days to allowance is 2197. This number represents the middle value of the time taken from the start of prosecution to the issuance of a patent. A median of 2197 days provides a timeline for applicants to manage their expectations regarding the duration of the process. The combination of the 26.3 percent allowance rate and the 2197-day pendency characterizes the current prosecution environment. These metrics help in planning the resources and time required for applications assigned to this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

26.3%
Allow Rate
-25.7% vs TC avg
442
Total Applications
+14.2%
Interview Lift
2197
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 411 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

26.1%
§101 Eligibility
9.3%
§102 Novelty
43.4%
§103 Obviousness
20.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17854981 ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ADAPTIVELY PROVIDING AUTHENTICATION SCHEME OF SERVICE BASED ON CONTEXT Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18666729 GLOBAL MODELER USING A PROTECTION ARCHITECTURE Non-Final OA Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18334255 COMPOSITE EVENT SIGNATURE ANALYSIS Non-Final OA Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18494224 Server and Method Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19208041 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSENT MANAGEMENT BY ISSUERS ON BEHALF OF CARDHOLDERS Final Rejection Mastercard International Incorporated
17556381 METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING FOR OFFLINE TRANSACTIONS IN DIGITAL CURRENCIES Non-Final OA MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
17831279 DATA SECURITY ENHANCEMENT FOR ONLINE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING PAYMENT CARD ACCOUNTS Final Rejection Block, Inc.
17547024 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CRYPTOCURRENCY CHECKOUT Non-Final OA JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
18086915 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTs) IN A VIRTUAL/METAVERSE ENVIRONMENT Final Rejection Adeia Guides Inc.
18611790 DISTRIBUTED LEDGER SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTED LEDGER SYSTEM Non-Final OA Hitachi, Ltd.
17854726 CRYPTOCURRENCY COLD WALLET STORAGE DEVICE DISPENSER Non-Final OA NCR Corporation
16318380 DIGITAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ON A DISTRIBUTED TRANSACTION CONSENSUS NETWORK Non-Final OA TBCASOFT, INC.

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