Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: WADDY, JONATHAN J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3753

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jonathan J Waddy is assigned to Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3753. The examiner has 674 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 71.7 percent. This figure provides a baseline for the probability of a grant. Practitioners should prepare for a standard examination process when assigned to this examiner in Art Unit 3753.

The interview lift is 36.7 percent. This positive lift indicates that interviews are a very effective way to improve the 71.7 percent allowance rate. Practitioners should prioritize interviews to advance their applications and resolve outstanding issues. The data shows that direct communication is a valuable strategy for overcoming rejections in Tech Center 3700.

The median days to allowance is 981. This timeframe is typical for the patent prosecution process and provides a benchmark for expected pendency. With 674 resolved cases, the examiner has a well-established history in Art Unit 3753. This data allows practitioners to plan their prosecution strategy with a clear understanding of the examiner's tendencies.

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

Performance Statistics

71.7%
Allow Rate
+1.7% vs TC avg
715
Total Applications
+36.7%
Interview Lift
981
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 674 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
15.4%
§102 Novelty
48.5%
§103 Obviousness
31.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18432701 HYDROGEN PURGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
19200219 VISUAL IDENTIFICATION OF STATUS OF STORAGE CONTAINER VALVE Non-Final OA ECOLAB USA INC.
18941428 NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH VALVE PIVOT SUPPORT Non-Final OA CareFusion 303, Inc.
19109465 Systems and Methods for Measuring Throttle Position Non-Final OA PITTWAY SARL

Facing This Examiner?

IP Author analyzes examiner patterns and generates tailored response strategies with the highest chance of allowance.

Build Your Strategy

Sign in with your work email

Enter your email to receive a magic link. No password needed.

Personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.

Free tier: 3 strategy analyses per month