Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: APONTE, FRANCISCO JAVIER

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2151 2158 2198 2199

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

Francisco Javier Aponte serves in Tech Center 2100 and Art Unit 2151, with 622 resolved cases. He maintains an allowance rate of 88.3 percent. The interview lift is 24.2 percent. The median days to allowance is 936.

The 936-day figure represents the median time from filing to allowance. The 24.2 percent interview lift is a positive value. This lift is lower than the 88.3 percent allowance rate but indicates a significant benefit from direct communication. This comparison suggests that interviews are an effective tool for practitioners working with this examiner. With 622 resolved cases, the data provides a robust look at the prosecution environment. The 88.3 percent allowance rate indicates a favorable examination process. Practitioners in Art Unit 2151 should consider the 24.2 percent lift when a rejection is received. The 936 days to allowance is a key metric for managing expectations. These 622 resolved cases show a stable pattern of successful outcomes. The 88.3 percent rate and 24.2 percent lift are the most important figures for strategy development.

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

Performance Statistics

88.3%
Allow Rate
+33.3% vs TC avg
631
Total Applications
+24.2%
Interview Lift
936
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 622 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

18.5%
§101 Eligibility
11.1%
§102 Novelty
42.9%
§103 Obviousness
15.8%
§112 Clarity

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