Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, SEAN THOMAS

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2659

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sean Thomas Smith is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2659. The examiner has resolved 18 cases and maintains an allowance rate of 72.2 percent. This 72.2 percent rate serves as the baseline for the probability of issuance. The median days to allowance is 1019, which is a timeframe for the 18 cases that have reached a grant. This 1019-day period is a factor for applicants to consider when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift is 27.5 percent, which is an increase relative to the 72.2 percent baseline allowance rate. This 27.5 percent lift suggests that interviews are an effective tactic for moving applications toward allowance. Practitioners should consider scheduling interviews, as the data shows they improve the chances of success beyond the 72.2 percent rate. The 1019-day median pendency provides a benchmark for the duration of the process.

The 1019-day median pendency and 72.2 percent allowance rate define the prosecution cycle with this examiner. The 27.5 percent lift from interviews is a strategic element for resolving issues. These figures from 18 resolved cases provide a basis for planning prosecution in Art Unit 2659 and help in managing expectations for the duration of the process.

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

Performance Statistics

72.2%
Allow Rate
+10.2% vs TC avg
48
Total Applications
+27.5%
Interview Lift
1019
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 18 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

25.3%
§101 Eligibility
13.0%
§102 Novelty
53.1%
§103 Obviousness
7.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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