Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: VENNE, DANIEL V

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3615 3617

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Daniel V. Venne is an examiner in Art Unit 3615 within Tech Center 3600. The examiner has a total of 1675 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 71.2% for these applications. This 71.2% rate provides a baseline for applicants to evaluate their chances of securing a patent grant. The 1675 resolved cases indicate a very extensive record of examination within this specific art unit.

The median days to allowance for successful cases is 800. This 800-day figure represents the typical duration of the prosecution cycle from filing to grant. An important metric in this profile is the 15.3% interview lift. This 15.3% lift shows that the likelihood of an allowance increases when an interview is conducted with the examiner. Practitioners should consider the 15.3% lift as a reason to engage in verbal discussion to address rejections. The 800-day median pendency and the 71.2% allowance rate are key factors for strategic planning. By leveraging the 15.3% interview lift, applicants may find a more effective path to allowance than through written responses alone.

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

Performance Statistics

71.2%
Allow Rate
+19.2% vs TC avg
1,696
Total Applications
+15.3%
Interview Lift
800
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1675 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.2%
§101 Eligibility
17.3%
§102 Novelty
31.4%
§103 Obviousness
44.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18563510 AN UNDERWATER VESSEL AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM Final Rejection BAE SYSTEMS plc
18428520 MARINE ADAPTIVE BATTERY LOCATION SYSTEM Final Rejection Polaris Industries Inc.

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