Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: TULLIA, STEVEN A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3612 3619 3634 3675

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

Steven A Tullia has handled 292 resolved cases in Art Unit 3612. The examiner's allowance rate is 74.3 percent. The interview lift is 19.2 percent, indicating that interviews are a productive way to move toward an allowance. This 19.2 percent lift suggests that direct engagement can significantly improve the odds of a positive outcome. Practitioners should consider the 74.3 percent allowance rate as a solid foundation for success in Tech Center 3600.

The median days to allowance is 970. The 74.3 percent allowance rate and the 19.2 percent lift suggest that practitioners have a good chance of success, especially if they engage the examiner in an interview. The 970-day median provides a clear benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution process. With 292 resolved cases, the examiner's trends are well-documented. Utilizing the interview process appears to be a key factor in navigating this examiner's requirements. Overall, the metrics indicate a favorable environment for proactive applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

74.3%
Allow Rate
+22.3% vs TC avg
319
Total Applications
+19.2%
Interview Lift
970
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 292 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
31.2%
§102 Novelty
51.2%
§103 Obviousness
16.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19477125 LOCKING DEVICE AND STORAGE APPARATUS Non-Final OA TOKAI RIKEN CO., LTD.

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