Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Scott S Trotter, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TROTTER, SCOTT S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3691 3694 3696

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

TROTTER, SCOTT S is assigned to tech center 3600 and art unit 3600. The examiner has 576 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 63.4%, and a median of 1315 days to allowance. The case history is substantial enough to inform planning, while the allowance outcome and extended median timing indicate that applicants should prepare for sustained prosecution attention.

The interview lift is 14.2%, supporting interviews as a selective tool for addressing particular examination issues. The listed companies are Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mastercard International Incorporated, and Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. The listed firms are Ahmann Kloke LLP, Barta Jones, PLLC, and FIG. 1 Patents. These names identify representative applicants and counsel in the profile.

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

Performance Statistics

63.4%
Allow Rate
+11.4% vs TC avg
593
Total Applications
+14.2%
Interview Lift
1315
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 576 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

32.4%
§101 Eligibility
8.2%
§102 Novelty
37.4%
§103 Obviousness
10.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19337889 A COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REQUESTING CONSENT FROM A CONSUMER TO COMPLETE AN ACTION Non-Final OA MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
18769062 TAMPER-RESISTANT LOG VERIFICATION Final Rejection Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18759799 AUTHENTICATION FOR DATA TRANSACTION MESSAGES Final Rejection Motorola Mobility LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Scott S Trotter's allowance rate?

63.4% of resolved applications examined by Scott S Trotter were allowed (576 resolved cases), compared with 38.8% across Art Unit 3600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Scott S Trotter?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Scott S Trotter take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Scott S Trotter took 1,315 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Scott S Trotter work in?

Scott S Trotter examines applications in Art Unit 3600 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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