Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Brian L Swenson, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SWENSON, BRIAN L

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3613 3618

This examiner grants 81% of resolved cases

Analysis

SWENSON, BRIAN L handles cases in Tech Center 3600 and art unit 3613. The record includes 955 resolved cases, an 81.0% allowance rate, and a 9.5% interview lift. The median time to allowance is 680 days. The large case record and shorter median provide a useful basis for prosecution forecasting, while the interview figure suggests a more limited incremental effect.

The companies most represented are Ferrari S.p.a., Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, and Hitachi Ltd. The listed firms are BRAKE HUGHES BELLERMANN LLP, CANTOR COLBURN LLP, and CROWELL & MORING LLP. Practitioners can use these names to assess automotive, engineering, and technology experience associated with the docket.

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

Performance Statistics

81.0%
Allow Rate
+29.0% vs TC avg
980
Total Applications
+9.5%
Interview Lift
680
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 955 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
26.6%
§102 Novelty
51.0%
§103 Obviousness
18.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18635339 ELECTRIC VEHICLE Non-Final OA FERRARI S.P.A.
18868925 Energy Store Floor Structure for an Electrically Drivable Motor Vehicle Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18579761 FRAME FOLDING AND FIXING DEVICE AND BABY CARRIER Final Rejection Wonderland Switzerland AG
18841313 VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM Non-Final OA Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.
19116714 ADJUSTABLE VISIBLE VANES FOR AN ADJUSTABLE GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM Non-Final OA Magna Exteriors Inc.
19081153 Tire Barrier Device Non-Final OA Micetight, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Brian L Swenson's allowance rate?

81.0% of resolved applications examined by Brian L Swenson were allowed (955 resolved cases), compared with 82.9% across Art Unit 3613 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Brian L Swenson?

This examiner's interview lift is +9.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Brian L Swenson take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Brian L Swenson took 680 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Brian L Swenson work in?

Brian L Swenson examines applications in Art Unit 3613 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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