Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SKURDAL, COREY NELSON

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2844 3734 3782

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

Corey Nelson Skurdal has managed 1214 resolved cases in Art Unit 2844. The examiner's allowance rate is 61.8 percent. This large dataset from Tech Center 3700 offers a clear picture of the examiner's decision-making patterns over a high volume of 1214 resolved cases. Practitioners can use the 61.8 percent allowance rate to benchmark their own prosecution performance.

An interview lift of 11.6 percent indicates a positive effect of conducting interviews. While the 11.6 percent lift is not as high as some other examiners, it still represents a valuable opportunity to move cases toward allowance in Art Unit 2844. Direct communication can help resolve misunderstandings that written responses might not fully address.

The median days to allowance is 902, suggesting a prosecution timeline that is relatively standard. This duration of 902 days is a key metric for applicants to consider when planning their strategy in Tech Center 3700. By analyzing the outcomes of these resolved cases, practitioners can better navigate the complexities of the patent acquisition process.

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

Performance Statistics

61.8%
Allow Rate
-8.2% vs TC avg
1,240
Total Applications
+11.6%
Interview Lift
902
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1214 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
33.9%
§102 Novelty
41.3%
§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
18948978 ROLLOUT SUPPORTED TABLE FOR VEHICLE CABIN Non-Final OA Ford Global Technologies, LLC
18031524 BOX FOR A MEDICAMENT PACKAGING ASSEMBLY Final Rejection Sanofi
18678871 HOLSTER Non-Final OA Mission First Tactical, LLC

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