Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Mark A Williams, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WILLIAMS, MARK A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3673 3674 3675 3732 3786

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

WILLIAMS, MARK A examines in tech center 3700 and art unit 3673. The profile reports 1206 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 77.9%. Median time to allowance is 1099 days, and the interview lift is 13.0%. The large docket shows allowances occurring in a substantial share of resolved matters, with interviews producing a measured but limited association.

The listed companies are Tyco Fire & Security GmbH, Audi AG, and Assa Abloy AB. The firms are RENNER, OTTO, BOISSELLE & SKLAR, LLP, THE WEBB LAW FIRM, P.C., and Barnes & Thornburg LLP (IN). Counsel can use the profile to plan for a sizable prosecution record and a median timeline beyond three years.

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

Performance Statistics

77.9%
Allow Rate
+7.9% vs TC avg
1,223
Total Applications
+13.0%
Interview Lift
1099
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1206 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
27.4%
§102 Novelty
30.9%
§103 Obviousness
39.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19059464 ILLUMINATING DOOR HANDLE Non-Final OA ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
18873513 MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK HAVING AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE Non-Final OA AUDI AG
19175845 UNIVERSAL LOCKING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA Tyco Fire & Security GMBH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Mark A Williams's allowance rate?

77.9% of resolved applications examined by Mark A Williams were allowed (1,206 resolved cases), compared with 46.4% across Art Unit 3673 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Mark A Williams?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Mark A Williams take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Mark A Williams took 1,099 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Mark A Williams work in?

Mark A Williams examines applications in Art Unit 3673 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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