Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: AGUDELO, PAOLA

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3633

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

Paola Agudelo examines applications in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3633, with 767 resolved cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 76.9%, which shows a high frequency of grants among the 767 cases processed. This 76.9% rate suggests a favorable outlook for applicants, supported by a substantial volume of resolved matters. The data reflects a consistent and well-documented history of examination.

The interview lift is 17.2%, indicating that interviews are an effective tool for securing an allowance. This 17.2% lift suggests that direct communication with the examiner can significantly improve the chances of success. The median days to allowance is 692, which is a relatively efficient timeline for reaching a grant. Practitioners can use this 692-day median and the 17.2% interview lift to plan their prosecution strategy effectively. This 692-day figure provides a clear expectation for pendency in Art Unit 3633.

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
784
Total Applications
+17.2%
Interview Lift
692
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 767 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
19.6%
§102 Novelty
46.2%
§103 Obviousness
28.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18795960 COUPLER AND COUPLING METHOD Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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