Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: TILL, TERRENCE R

Tech Center 3900 • Art Units: 3991 3993

This examiner grants 81% of resolved cases

Analysis

Terrence R. Till manages cases in Art Unit 3991 within Tech Center 3900, with 84 resolved cases recorded. The examiner maintains a strong allowance rate of 81.0 percent. Prosecution typically concludes with a grant in a median of 923 days, providing a predictable window for applicants working within this specialized unit.

The most striking metric for this examiner is the interview lift of 34.2 percent. This high lift suggests that interviews are exceptionally impactful in moving a case toward allowance. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication, as the data shows a substantial increase in success rates following such interactions compared to the 81.0 percent baseline. Given the 84 resolved cases, the 34.2 percent lift is a compelling reason to engage the examiner directly to resolve any outstanding rejections or claim scope issues.

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

Performance Statistics

81.0%
Allow Rate
+21.0% vs TC avg
85
Total Applications
+34.2%
Interview Lift
923
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 84 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
10.8%
§102 Novelty
25.8%
§103 Obviousness
32.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18789161 FILLING UNIT FOR FILLING A SUCCESSION OF TUBULAR WRAPPERS OF THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY Non-Final OA G.D S.P.A.

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