Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, LINDSEY B

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3619 3625 3627 3688

This examiner grants 52% of resolved cases

Analysis

Lindsey B. Smith operates in Art Unit 3619 and has resolved 266 cases. The examiner's allowance rate is 51.5 percent. This figure provides a baseline for expectations in Tech Center 3600. Practitioners should analyze the 266 resolved cases to understand the examiner's specific approach to technical rejections and how to best navigate the prosecution process.

The interview lift of 54.3 percent is remarkably high, suggesting that interviews are a critical component of a successful prosecution strategy. This 54.3 percent lift indicates that direct communication can drastically improve the odds of allowance compared to the 51.5 percent baseline. Practitioners in Art Unit 3619 should consider interviews as a near-essential step for success.

The median days to allowance is 1131, indicating a longer prosecution timeline that requires patience. This duration of 1131 days is an important factor for applicants to consider when planning their strategy in Tech Center 3600. By leveraging the high interview lift, practitioners can work to navigate this extended process more effectively and secure a grant.

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

Performance Statistics

51.5%
Allow Rate
-0.5% vs TC avg
299
Total Applications
+54.3%
Interview Lift
1131
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 266 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

35.0%
§101 Eligibility
9.8%
§102 Novelty
29.6%
§103 Obviousness
21.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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