Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: STEVENSON, CHRISTINA C

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3685 3698

This examiner grants 6% of resolved cases

Analysis

Christina C. Stevenson is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3685. The examiner has managed 34 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 5.9 percent, which indicates that a small minority of applications reach issuance. This rate suggests a very rigorous examination process where the vast majority of cases result in abandonment rather than a grant.

The interview lift is 7.8 percent. This positive lift indicates that conducting an interview with the examiner correlates with an increased likelihood of securing an allowance, although the base rate remains 5.9 percent. Practitioners can use this 7.8 percent figure to evaluate the potential benefits of direct communication. This impact is a notable feature of the examiner's historical data in Art Unit 3685.

The median time to allowance is 1140 days. This figure represents the typical duration for the prosecution cycle for successful applications. With 34 resolved cases as the basis for these metrics, the profile provides an indication of the timeline and success rates expected. These figures help practitioners manage expectations regarding the duration of the process in Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

5.9%
Allow Rate
-46.1% vs TC avg
70
Total Applications
+7.8%
Interview Lift
1140
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 34 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

20.1%
§101 Eligibility
8.3%
§102 Novelty
64.0%
§103 Obviousness
7.2%
§112 Clarity

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