Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

James J Triggs, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TRIGGS, JAMES J

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3614 3615 3618

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

TRIGGS, JAMES J is assigned to tech center 3600 and art unit 3614. The record contains 1421 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 87.6%, and a median of 643 days to allowance. This large case history pairs a high observed allowance rate with the shortest listed median timing, giving practitioners a clear basis for efficient prosecution planning.

The interview lift is 10.1%, so an interview may be best reserved for issues where direct clarification is likely to assist. The listed companies are Oshkosh Corporation, LG Energy Solution Ltd., and Daimler Truck AG. The listed firms are FOLEY & LARDNER LLP, BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, and CROWELL & MORING LLP. These names provide context for recurring applicants and counsel.

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

Performance Statistics

87.6%
Allow Rate
+35.6% vs TC avg
1,447
Total Applications
+10.1%
Interview Lift
643
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1421 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
17.3%
§102 Novelty
56.5%
§103 Obviousness
22.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19080500 BATTERY COOLING ARRANGEMENT IN AN UNDERBODY OF A VEHICLE Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
19085527 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA Oshkosh Corporation
18618804 AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEM FOR REFUSE VEHICLE Non-Final OA Oshkosh Corporation
18916798 AIR INTAKE DEVICE FOR THE ENGINE OF A VEHICLE OR TRANSPORTATION EQUIPEMENT Non-Final OA Carrier Corporation
18849015 CONSTRUCTION MACHINE Non-Final OA HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner James J Triggs's allowance rate?

87.6% of resolved applications examined by James J Triggs were allowed (1,421 resolved cases), compared with 89.0% across Art Unit 3614 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner James J Triggs?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner James J Triggs take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by James J Triggs took 643 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner James J Triggs work in?

James J Triggs examines applications in Art Unit 3614 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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