Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Matthew T Theis, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as THEIS, MATTHEW T

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3611 3629 3734 3735 3782

This examiner grants 42% of resolved cases

Analysis

THEIS, MATTHEW T is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 3700 and art unit 3611. The profile covers 625 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 42.2%, and a median of 1055 days to allowance. The reported interview lift is 32.3%.

The listed companies are Illinois Tool Works Inc., Rivian Ip Holdings LLC, and Under Armour Inc. The listed firms are HAUPTMAN HAM, LLP, AKC PATENTS, and ASEM IP COUNSEL. The allowance figure indicates that applicants should prepare for substantive prosecution work rather than assume a routine path to allowance. The interview measure supplies a practical reason to evaluate examiner interviews, particularly when a focused discussion could clarify the path to allowable claim scope. The median timing also supports early planning for prosecution duration.

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

Performance Statistics

42.2%
Allow Rate
-27.8% vs TC avg
665
Total Applications
+32.3%
Interview Lift
1055
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 625 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
17.0%
§102 Novelty
55.3%
§103 Obviousness
24.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18364385 RESEALABLE ENCLOSURE HAVING FASTENER STRIPS, AND A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING THE SAME Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
19064912 SEATBACK STRAPS AND ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT Non-Final OA Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
18263310 BABY CARRYING HARNESS Non-Final OA WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
18901628 Industrial Containment Bags for Bulk Materials, Waste Materials And/or Hazardous Materials With Varying Levels of Radioactivity Final Rejection I . C.E. Packaging Company, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Matthew T Theis's allowance rate?

42.2% of resolved applications examined by Matthew T Theis were allowed (625 resolved cases), compared with 67.1% across Art Unit 3611 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Matthew T Theis?

This examiner's interview lift is +32.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Matthew T Theis take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Matthew T Theis took 1,055 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Matthew T Theis work in?

Matthew T Theis examines applications in Art Unit 3611 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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