Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Steven James Shur, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SHUR, STEVEN JAMES

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3647

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

SHUR, STEVEN JAMES works in tech center 3600 and art unit 3642. The profile shows 298 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 64.4%, and a median of 978 days to allowance. The 33.1% interview lift is a notable percentage measure in relation to the allowance rate, indicating that interview practice may affect prosecution outcomes in the available record.

The companies listed are Textron Inc., The Kyjen Company, LLC, and Airbus SAS. The associated firms are Akona IP - Bell, FisherBroyles, LLP - MAIN CN, and Gurr & Brande, PLLC. The 978-day median provides a concrete timing reference for matters in art unit 3642. Counsel can combine that timing signal with the recurring applicant and firm names when preparing an examination strategy.

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

Performance Statistics

64.4%
Allow Rate
+12.4% vs TC avg
319
Total Applications
+33.1%
Interview Lift
978
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 298 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
20.7%
§102 Novelty
52.7%
§103 Obviousness
23.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19542734 HIGH LIFT ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT WING Non-Final OA Airbus Operations Limited
18996247 MORPHING DRONE THROUGH SHAPE CHANGE FOR MULTIMODAL VEHICLES Non-Final OA VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Steven James Shur's allowance rate?

64.4% of resolved applications examined by Steven James Shur were allowed (298 resolved cases), compared with 67.2% across Art Unit 3642 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Steven James Shur?

This examiner's interview lift is +33.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Steven James Shur take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Steven James Shur took 978 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Steven James Shur work in?

Steven James Shur examines applications in Art Unit 3642 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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