Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Corey Nelson Skurdal, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SKURDAL, COREY NELSON

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2844 3734 3782

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

SKURDAL, COREY NELSON is assigned to Tech Center 3700 and art unit 2844. The profile covers 1219 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 61.9%. Interview activity shows an 11.5% lift, below the allowance rate, so the broad historical allowance pattern is more prominent than the interview measure. The median time to allowance is 902 days, supporting proactive docket and continuation planning.

The listed companies are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Under Armour Inc., and Ford Motor Company. The listed firms are EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (US) LLP, Emerson, Thomson & Bennett, LLC, and Maginot, Moore & Beck LLP. Counsel can use the substantial record to calibrate claim scope and response strategy, with interviews reserved for issues suited to direct clarification.

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

Performance Statistics

61.9%
Allow Rate
-8.1% vs TC avg
1,246
Total Applications
+11.5%
Interview Lift
902
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1219 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
33.9%
§102 Novelty
41.2%
§103 Obviousness
18.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18763343 Retractable In-Device Strap Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18447956 INFANT CARRIER Non-Final OA WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
18031524 BOX FOR A MEDICAMENT PACKAGING ASSEMBLY Final Rejection Sanofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Corey Nelson Skurdal's allowance rate?

61.9% of resolved applications examined by Corey Nelson Skurdal were allowed (1,219 resolved cases), compared with 72.3% across Art Unit 2844 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Corey Nelson Skurdal?

This examiner's interview lift is +11.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Corey Nelson Skurdal take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Corey Nelson Skurdal took 902 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Corey Nelson Skurdal work in?

Corey Nelson Skurdal examines applications in Art Unit 2844 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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