Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: TOMPKINS, ALISSA JILL

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 3732 3749 3765 4124

This examiner grants 33% of resolved cases

Analysis

Alissa Jill Tompkins is an examiner in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 3732. The examiner has 344 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 32.6 percent. This 32.6 percent rate reflects the proportion of applications that successfully transition to granted patents. Practitioners should consider this rate when assessing the likelihood of a favorable outcome for their applications in Tech Center 4100.

The data reveals a significant interview lift of 40.9 percent. This 40.9 percent lift suggests that conducting an interview is associated with a substantial increase in the probability of allowance compared to the baseline rate. For the 344 resolved cases, this metric indicates that direct engagement is a critical strategy for overcoming prosecution hurdles. Practitioners should prioritize interviews given this 40.9 percent lift.

The median days to allowance is 1197. This 1197-day duration is the middle value for the time required to reach a grant. This timeframe provides a benchmark for the expected length of the prosecution process from filing to issuance. By considering the 1197-day median alongside the 32.6 percent allowance rate, applicants can better estimate both the timing and the probability of success.

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

Performance Statistics

32.6%
Allow Rate
-27.4% vs TC avg
355
Total Applications
+40.9%
Interview Lift
1197
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 344 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
29.6%
§102 Novelty
46.2%
§103 Obviousness
21.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18101344 LAYERED SHOE UPPER Final Rejection adidas AG
19031748 WATER SPORTS MASK AND HEAD STRAP THEREOF Final Rejection QBAS Co., Ltd.

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