Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Brendan P Tighe, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TIGHE, BRENDAN P

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3631 3652 3657 3762

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

TIGHE, BRENDAN P. examines in USPTO tech center 3700 and art unit 3631. The profile reports 604 resolved cases, a 76.2% allowance rate, and a median of 1077 days to allowance. The interview lift is 19.4%, showing a positive association that is smaller than the overall allowance result. The record supports planning around both prosecution duration and the potential value of examiner interviews.

Tokyo Electron Limited, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. are the leading companies. The associated firms are Alleman Hall LLP, ASLAN LAW, P.C., and BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD. Semiconductor, electronics, and industrial equipment applicants may find the profile relevant when calibrating claim amendments and interview preparation.

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

Performance Statistics

76.2%
Allow Rate
+6.2% vs TC avg
653
Total Applications
+19.4%
Interview Lift
1077
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 604 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
29.5%
§102 Novelty
53.1%
§103 Obviousness
16.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19012297 AUTOMATED GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18270150 AUTOMATIC REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR TAPE AND RESIN OF BATTERY MODULE Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18622599 ROTATIONAL INDEXER WITH WAFER EDGE GRIP Non-Final OA Lam Research Corporation
18888623 Quick Tool Coupler System Non-Final OA Caterpillar Inc.
18280592 AN AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEM Non-Final OA Autostore Technology AS
18374886 TECHNIQUES FOR MATERIAL HAND-OFF USING A DOUBLE-ACTING KINEMATIC MOUNT Non-Final OA CORNING INCORPORATED
19005674 Transfer System and Semiconductor Manufacturing Method Non-Final OA Tokyo Electron Limited
18808358 SUBSTRATE TRANSFER APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TRANSFER METHOD Final Rejection Tokyo Electron Limited
17062919 WORKPIECE TRANSFERRING TOOL Final Rejection FANUC CORPORATION
19002874 Methods and Systems for Improving Transfer Efficiency of an Automated Material Handling System Non-Final OA Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
18779437 POSTURE TURNING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME Final Rejection SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
18024859 COMPACT UTILITY LOADER WITH SYNCHRONIZED LIFT AND EXTENSION OF WORKING TOOL ATTACHMENT Final Rejection THE TORO COMPANY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Brendan P Tighe's allowance rate?

76.2% of resolved applications examined by Brendan P Tighe were allowed (604 resolved cases), compared with 56.0% across Art Unit 3631 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Brendan P Tighe?

This examiner's interview lift is +19.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Brendan P Tighe take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Brendan P Tighe took 1,077 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Brendan P Tighe work in?

Brendan P Tighe examines applications in Art Unit 3631 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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