Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: WIEHE, NATHANIEL EDWARD

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3745 3746 3761 3783

This examiner grants 52% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nathaniel Edward Wiehe is an examiner in Art Unit 3745 within Tech Center 3700. He has a track record of 365 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 52.3 percent, showing that just over half of the applications result in a patent grant. This 52.3 percent rate indicates a rigorous examination environment for applicants seeking to navigate the process successfully.

The data reveals a significant interview lift of 33.6 percent for this examiner. This high lift value suggests that direct communication is an exceptionally effective tool for advancing applications and overcoming rejections. Practitioners should prioritize the 33.6 percent lift to improve their chances of success, as it represents a major advantage over standard written prosecution. The 365 resolved cases provide a reliable basis for this strategy.

The median time to allowance is 1294 days. This 1294-day timeframe is relatively long, and practitioners should prepare their clients for an extended prosecution cycle. By combining the 52.3 percent allowance rate with the 1294-day median, attorneys can develop a comprehensive prosecution plan. These figures highlight the procedural tendencies within Art Unit 3745.

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

Performance Statistics

52.3%
Allow Rate
-17.7% vs TC avg
386
Total Applications
+33.6%
Interview Lift
1294
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 365 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
29.9%
§102 Novelty
46.3%
§103 Obviousness
21.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18870630 BLADE COMPRISING A STRUCTURE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD Non-Final OA SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES
18746956 VACUUM CLEANER Final Rejection SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18988850 FAN ASSEMBLY Final Rejection DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
18428738 CERAMIC ABRADABLE COATING WITH CONTROLLABLE HARDNESS AND ABRADABILITY Non-Final OA RTX Corporation

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