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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Eric Anthony Starck, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as STARCK, ERIC ANTHONY

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3615 3669 3745

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

STARCK, ERIC ANTHONY is an examiner in USPTO Technology Center 3700, Art Unit 3615. The record contains 38 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 63.2% and a median of 1131 days to allowance. Interview lift is 14.0%, offering a positive but secondary signal.

The leading companies are Tfi Marine Limited, Volvo Group, and Polaris Industries Inc. The leading firms are WITHROW & TERRANOVA, P.L.L.C., Capitol City TechLaw, PLLC, and Dickinson Wright PLLC - Washington DC. The limited case volume calls for matter-specific judgment, while the timing and allowance measures provide useful initial context.

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

Performance Statistics

63.2%
Allow Rate
-6.8% vs TC avg
63
Total Applications
+14.0%
Interview Lift
1131
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 38 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
26.5%
§102 Novelty
33.2%
§103 Obviousness
39.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18533277 STEERING SYSTEM FOR A MARINE VESSEL Final Rejection Volvo Penta Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Eric Anthony Starck's allowance rate?

63.2% of resolved applications examined by Eric Anthony Starck were allowed (38 resolved cases), compared with 79.2% across Art Unit 3615 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Eric Anthony Starck?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Eric Anthony Starck take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Eric Anthony Starck took 1,131 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Eric Anthony Starck work in?

Eric Anthony Starck examines applications in Art Unit 3615 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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