Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: TURK, BROCK E

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3692

This examiner grants 30% of resolved cases

Analysis

Brock E. Turk operates within Art Unit 3692 in Tech Center 3600, where he has managed 159 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 30.2% indicates the difficulty of securing a patent grant. Practitioners should note that the median days to allowance for this examiner is 1098, which establishes a clear timeline for expectations during the prosecution phase. This duration reflects the typical experience in Tech Center 3600.

The data indicates an interview lift pct of 37.5%. This figure suggests that engaging in direct dialogue with the examiner may improve the probability of securing an allowance compared to the baseline 30.2% rate. Given the 1098 days typically required to reach a resolution, early intervention through interviews could be a strategic priority to avoid delays. The 159 resolved cases provide a sample to conclude that Art Unit 3692 requires a focused strategy. Practitioners should utilize the 37.5% lift to their advantage. Understanding these metrics is essential for navigating the art unit.

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

Performance Statistics

30.2%
Allow Rate
-21.8% vs TC avg
221
Total Applications
+37.5%
Interview Lift
1098
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 159 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

39.4%
§101 Eligibility
9.1%
§102 Novelty
35.3%
§103 Obviousness
13.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18024699 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SYNCHRONISED AND ATOMIC TRACKING Non-Final OA nChain Licensing AG
18225290 DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD, TERMINAL, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America
19241585 INTEGRATED INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS FOR MULTI-USER TRANSACTIONS Non-Final OA Block, Inc.
18798737 TRANSACTION TOKEN THAT STORES AND PRESENTS LOCATION-SPECIFIC TOKEN IDENTIFIERS Non-Final OA Capital One Services, LLC
18207928 COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING AND AUTHENTICATING CROSS BORDER PAYMENTS Final Rejection The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
19267405 SERVICE PROCESSING Non-Final OA Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
18883648 BLOCKCHAIN-BASED DATA PROCESSING METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
18659496 BLOCKCHAIN-BASED DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS Non-Final OA Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
17791522 Unified Contactless Kernel System And Method Non-Final OA Visa International Service Association
18517466 EVALUATING OPERATOR RELIANCE ON VEHICLE ALERTS Non-Final OA State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
18124485 DIGITAL INVENTORY VIA NFTS OF INSURED ITEMS Non-Final OA STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
18323182 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING OPTIMAL INTRADAY BIDS AND OPERATING SCHEDULES FOR DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES Final Rejection Tata Consultancy Services Limited
18369293 CONSERVATION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES VIA SELECTIVE PUBLICATION OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED DATA OVER A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Non-Final OA Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
18376757 Electronic Devices and Corresponding Methods for Presenting Offered Payment Notifications on a User Interface Non-Final OA Motorola Mobility LLC
18235774 Real-Time System Progression Optimizer Apparatuses, Processes and Systems Final Rejection FMR LLC

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