Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: SIPP, AMY R.

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3775

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Amy R. Sipp has resolved 532 cases in Art Unit 3775. The 71.1% allowance rate is favorable, indicating that a majority of applications are eventually granted in Tech Center 3700. This rate suggests a generally positive environment for practitioners and their clients.

The median days to allowance is 1197, which is a standard duration for the examination process. An interview lift pct of 25.6% indicates that interviews are a strong strategy for reaching a grant and resolving outstanding issues. This significant lift suggests that the examiner is open to discussion and that direct communication can be a key factor in a successful prosecution. Practitioners should utilize interviews to clarify claim scope and address the examiner's concerns directly. The combination of a solid allowance rate and a strong interview lift makes for a predictable and productive prosecution environment. Engaging with the examiner is likely to yield positive results.

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

Performance Statistics

71.1%
Allow Rate
+1.1% vs TC avg
595
Total Applications
+25.6%
Interview Lift
1197
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 532 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.4%
§101 Eligibility
16.9%
§102 Novelty
43.2%
§103 Obviousness
35.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18974972 INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE Final Rejection GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18969046 Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation Device Final Rejection GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18768520 CERCLAGE CABLE SYSTEM AND APPARATUS Final Rejection GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
19074633 STERNAL CLOSURE SYSTEMS Non-Final OA ARTHREX, INC.
18727371 Total Ankle Replacement Alignment Reference Wing and Sizing Guides Non-Final OA Arthrex, Inc.
18680669 MIXING SYSTEM WITH SIDE AMPULE BREAKER Non-Final OA Heraeus Medical GmbH
19068405 DEVICES AND METHODS FOR UNICONDYLAR TIBIAL IMPLANTS Non-Final OA Zimmer, Inc.
18658145 ORTHOPEDIC REAMING DEVICES AND METHODS Non-Final OA Zimmer, Inc.
19126753 Bone Harvesting Devices for Bone Implantation Non-Final OA Allumin8, Inc.

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