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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Robert Emil Throckmorton, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as THROCKMORTON, ROBERT EMIL

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2818

This examiner grants 100% of resolved cases

Analysis

Robert Emil Throckmorton serves in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2818. He has a small record of 4 resolved cases, all of which have been granted, resulting in a 100.0% allowance rate. The median days to allowance for these matters is 920. This data suggests an exceptionally high probability of success for applicants, albeit within a limited sample size of resolutions. The 920 median days to allowance provides a clear expectation for the time required to reach a grant.

The interview lift is currently 0.0%. This indicates that for the 4 resolved cases on his docket, an interview did not change the already perfect allowance rate compared to the 100.0% baseline. His examination history involves major technology leaders such as Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Display Co., Ltd., and International Business Machines Corporation. These companies represent the core of the work processed in his art unit.

Firms like JCIPRNET, FISH & RICHARDSON P.C. (TC), and AMPACC Law Group, PLLC have successfully navigated his review process. The 100.0% allowance rate is a strong signal for practitioners, even if the 4 resolved cases represent an early stage of his career. The median days to allowance of 920 provides a clear expectation for the time required to reach a grant. Prosecution in Art Unit 2818 under this examiner appears highly favorable for patent applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

100.0%
Allow Rate
+32.0% vs TC avg
33
Total Applications
+0.0%
Interview Lift
920
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 4 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
27.7%
§102 Novelty
47.9%
§103 Obviousness
24.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18661640 SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18661135 THREE-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18404079 SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE Final Rejection SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18465110 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18734762 Display Apparatus Non-Final OA LG Display Co., Ltd.
18636622 DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
18627270 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
18625426 DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
18646903 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME Non-Final OA STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
18732964 TRACK STEALING FOR STANDARD CELL HEIGHT COMPACTION Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18404903 ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA Innolux Corporation
18623552 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME Final Rejection MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
18655269 REDUCED-SIZE DIE, RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS Non-Final OA SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Robert Emil Throckmorton's allowance rate?

100.0% of resolved applications examined by Robert Emil Throckmorton were allowed (4 resolved cases), compared with 85.2% across Art Unit 2818 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Robert Emil Throckmorton?

This examiner's interview lift is +0.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Robert Emil Throckmorton take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Robert Emil Throckmorton took 920 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Robert Emil Throckmorton work in?

Robert Emil Throckmorton examines applications in Art Unit 2818 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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