Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Paola Agudelo, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as AGUDELO, PAOLA

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3633

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

AGUDELO, PAOLA works in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3633. The profile records 772 resolved cases, a 76.9% allowance rate, and a median of 692 days to allowance. Interviews are associated with a 17.1% lift in allowance outcomes, giving interview preparation a meaningful place in a prosecution plan for this docket.

The leading company matters are Bmic LLC, Illinois Tool Works Inc., and Vertiv Group Corp. The listed firms are BakerHostetler, Boone IP Law, PLLC, and Briggs Intellectual Property Law. The profile combines a substantial examination history with a median timeline shorter than three years and a measurable interview association. Counsel can use those signals when sequencing claim amendments, interviews, and continued examination decisions.

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

Performance Statistics

76.9%
Allow Rate
+24.9% vs TC avg
798
Total Applications
+17.1%
Interview Lift
692
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 772 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
19.8%
§102 Novelty
45.8%
§103 Obviousness
28.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18795960 COUPLER AND COUPLING METHOD Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18414639 MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM Final Rejection VERTIV CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Paola Agudelo's allowance rate?

76.9% of resolved applications examined by Paola Agudelo were allowed (772 resolved cases), compared with 57.2% across Art Unit 3633 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Paola Agudelo?

This examiner's interview lift is +17.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Paola Agudelo take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Paola Agudelo took 692 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Paola Agudelo work in?

Paola Agudelo examines applications in Art Unit 3633 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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