Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ASTACIO-OQUENDO, GIOVANNI

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2858 2867

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

Giovanni Astacio-Oquendo is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2858. With 738 resolved cases, he has a substantial track record for practitioners to evaluate. The allowance rate of 88.5 percent indicates that a high majority of applications result in a grant. This 88.5 percent rate suggests a relatively favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection in this art unit. The median time to reach an allowance is 887 days, which provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process.

The data also shows an interview lift of 10.4 percent. This metric indicates that conducting an interview with the examiner correlates with an increased probability of allowance compared to the baseline. For the 738 resolved cases, the 887-day median reflects the typical timeline for successful outcomes. Practitioners should consider the positive impact of interviews when developing their strategy for Art Unit 2858. The combination of these factors suggests that while the process takes 887 days, the likelihood of a grant is strong.

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

Performance Statistics

88.5%
Allow Rate
+20.5% vs TC avg
747
Total Applications
+10.4%
Interview Lift
887
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 740 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.8%
§101 Eligibility
11.8%
§102 Novelty
36.8%
§103 Obviousness
33.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18972488 MEASURING THE PHASE OF A COMPLEX IMPEDANCE THROUGH THRESHOLDING Non-Final OA COMMISSARIAT A L’ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
18970676 METHOD FOR MEASURING THE PHASE OF A COMPLEX IMPEDANCE Non-Final OA COMMISSARIAT A L’ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
18926434 IMAGING PHANTOM ASSEMBLY AND IMAGE GENERATION METHOD Non-Final OA Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
18834691 Battery Diagnosing Apparatus, Battery Diagnosing Method, Battery Pack and Electric Vehicle Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18986111 Battery Management System, Battery Pack, Electric Vehicle and Battery Management Method Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
19042696 APPARATUS AND A METHOD Non-Final OA Nokia Technologies Oy
18977933 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING BATTERY DEFECT BASED-ON CHARGING PROFILE Non-Final OA SK On Co., Ltd.
18942774 MONITORING CIRCUIT AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE Non-Final OA SK hynix Inc.
18436423 WIRELESS MEASUREMENT CHARACTERIZATION Non-Final OA Applied Materials, Inc.
18962032 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT METHOD, DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS Non-Final OA Tokyo Electron Limited
18938948 SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND STRUCTURES FOR IMPROVING MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR PERFORMANCE Non-Final OA Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
18817199 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WORKLOAD, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR SUB-THRESHOLD LEAKAGE SENSOR Non-Final OA PROTEANTECS LTD.

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