Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: STANIS, TIMOTHY A

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 3700 3771 3785 4175

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

Timothy A. Stanis is an examiner in Art Unit 3700 within Tech Center 4100. He has 559 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 64.0%. This 64.0% rate indicates that many of his cases result in a patent grant. Practitioners in Art Unit 3700 should consider this historical performance when filing applications.

The median time to reach an allowance is 1261 days. The interview lift is 29.6%, suggesting that interviews are a very helpful tool for resolving prosecution issues. This 29.6% lift provides a measurable advantage for those seeking to improve their chances of success. The 1261 day timeline is a key metric for planning prosecution in Tech Center 4100. With 559 resolved cases, the examiner's record highlights the benefits of utilizing interviews to facilitate the allowance process. Leveraging the 29.6% lift can be an effective way to navigate his review.

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

Performance Statistics

64.0%
Allow Rate
+4.0% vs TC avg
568
Total Applications
+29.6%
Interview Lift
1261
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 559 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.3%
§101 Eligibility
16.3%
§102 Novelty
44.3%
§103 Obviousness
31.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18567444 MASSAGING DEVICE Non-Final OA Land Business Co., Ltd.
18277454 NECK MASSAGER Non-Final OA GUANGDONG MOFA E-COMMERCE CO., LTD

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