Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: TARDIF, DAVID P

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2876

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

David P. Tardif is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2876. With 528 resolved cases, the examiner maintains an allowance rate_pct of 72.0. The median_days_to_allowance for these cases is 1104. These figures suggest a generally favorable environment for applicants and establish a clear expectation for the length of the prosecution process.

The data shows an interview lift_pct of 10.3. This indicates that conducting an interview provides a measurable benefit, increasing the chances of allowance by 10.3 percent over the 72.0 percent baseline. For the 528 resolved cases, this lift suggests that the examiner is open to resolving issues through direct communication. The 1104 median_days_to_allowance serves as a key benchmark for timing.

The 1104 median_days_to_allowance and 72.0 allowance rate_pct provide a stable foundation for prosecution planning. Practitioners should consider the 10.3 interview lift_pct as a useful tool to improve their odds. These figures from Art Unit 2876 help in setting realistic goals for both the outcome and the duration of patent applications under this examiner's review.

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

Performance Statistics

72.0%
Allow Rate
+4.0% vs TC avg
543
Total Applications
+10.3%
Interview Lift
1104
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 528 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.4%
§101 Eligibility
28.6%
§102 Novelty
63.4%
§103 Obviousness
4.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18938908 FRONT-END CIRCUIT FOR AN RFID TRANSPONDER Non-Final OA NXP B.V.
18609353 POWER CONVERTER Non-Final OA KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI
18387835 Devices and Methods for Improving Proximate Device Battery Management Non-Final OA ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
18501048 CHARGING CONTROL CIRCUIT Non-Final OA ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
18754693 IDENTIFICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18408168 CHARGING SOCKET FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE Non-Final OA PEGATRON CORPORATION
18385222 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM HAVING RESIDENTIAL VEHICLE LOAD MANAGER Non-Final OA EVJAM LLC
18244067 DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZATION OF DISPATCH SCHEDULES FOR DISCHARGING AND CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR USE IN VEHICLE-TO-GRID ACTIVITIES Non-Final OA Fermata Energy II, LLC

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