Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

David A Testardi, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TESTARDI, DAVID A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3664 3667

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

David A. Testardi has handled 710 resolved cases in Tech Center 3600, resulting in a 74.2% allowance rate. The median time to allowance is 854 days, which is the typical timeframe for cases in Art Unit 3664. Major companies such as ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Precision Planting LLC, and Sony Group Corporation are frequent applicants before this examiner. The 74.2% allowance rate suggests a balanced environment for patent prosecution.

The 22.1% interview lift is a significant factor, indicating that interviews are an effective tool for advancing prosecution. Firms like AKERMAN LLP and Cantor Colburn LLP - Power Controls can leverage this 22.1% lift to improve their chances of success. With a 74.2% allowance rate and an 854-day median pendency, the examiner's profile suggests a relatively responsive prosecution environment. The 22.1% lift is particularly useful for resolving technical disputes across the 710 resolved cases on record.

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

Performance Statistics

74.2%
Allow Rate
+22.2% vs TC avg
741
Total Applications
+22.1%
Interview Lift
854
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 710 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.2%
§101 Eligibility
5.0%
§102 Novelty
51.6%
§103 Obviousness
32.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18305285 CIRCUIT, TERMINAL DEVICE, BASE STATION DEVICE, AND METHOD Non-Final OA SONY GROUP CORPORATION
18751435 VEHICLE BRAKING CONTROL APPARATUS Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18380809 Method And Apparatus for Controlling Brake Torque Non-Final OA HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
18630666 DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC DRIVE OF A TRAILER VEHICLE, SYSTEM THEREWITH AND METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA ZF CV Systems Global GmbH
19279188 EXPANDABLE NETWORK ARCHITECTURE FOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS Non-Final OA Precision Planting LLC
19227633 EXPANDABLE NETWORK ARCHITECTURE FOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS Non-Final OA Precision Planting LLC
18647382 VEHICLE BATTERY POWER CAPABILITY Final Rejection FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
18946085 LEARN DRIVER ACCELERATION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE Final Rejection GM Global Technology Operations LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner David A Testardi's allowance rate?

74.2% of resolved applications examined by David A Testardi were allowed (710 resolved cases), compared with 74.4% across Art Unit 3664 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner David A Testardi?

This examiner's interview lift is +22.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner David A Testardi take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by David A Testardi took 854 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner David A Testardi work in?

David A Testardi examines applications in Art Unit 3664 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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