Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Peter Huckleberry Watson, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WATSON, PETER HUCKLEBERRY

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3675 3733

This examiner grants 55% of resolved cases

Analysis

WATSON, PETER HUCKLEBERRY is assigned to art unit 3675 in tech center 3700. His record includes 193 resolved cases, a 54.9% allowance rate, and a median of 1142 days to allowance. The 37.8% interview lift suggests that interviews can materially affect prosecution outcomes, giving counsel a reason to consider direct examiner engagement alongside written responses and claim amendments.

The leading companies are Kiekert AG, Zeal Innovation Ltd., and Schlage Lock Company LLC. The leading firms are RENNER, OTTO, BOISSELLE & SKLAR, LLP, Dickinson Wright PLLC - Troy, and DORITY & MANNING, P.A. These participants provide a practical reference set for counsel evaluating argument styles, amendment approaches, and interview timing in this art unit.

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

Performance Statistics

54.9%
Allow Rate
-15.1% vs TC avg
244
Total Applications
+37.8%
Interview Lift
1142
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 193 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
28.5%
§102 Novelty
45.1%
§103 Obviousness
24.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18875404 Exterior Door Handle for Attachment to a Side Door of a Motor Vehicle Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Peter Huckleberry Watson's allowance rate?

54.9% of resolved applications examined by Peter Huckleberry Watson were allowed (193 resolved cases), compared with 64.3% across Art Unit 3675 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Peter Huckleberry Watson?

This examiner's interview lift is +37.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Peter Huckleberry Watson take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Peter Huckleberry Watson took 1,142 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Peter Huckleberry Watson work in?

Peter Huckleberry Watson examines applications in Art Unit 3675 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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