Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Stephen P Avila, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as AVILA, STEPHEN P

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2478 3615 3617 3664

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Stephen P. Avila has 1962 resolved cases in Tech Center 3600 and art unit 2478. The allowance rate is 80.2%, and the interview lift is 10.5%. The large resolved docket provides substantial experience for evaluating prosecution patterns, while the positive interview association supports using interviews as one part of an overall response strategy.

The median time to allowance is 703 days. That timeline favors early identification of commercially important claim scope and prompt resolution of substantive objections. MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC, Saudi Arabian Oil Company, and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. are leading companies. Venable LLP, Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC, and COOLEY LLP are leading firms.

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

Performance Statistics

80.2%
Allow Rate
+28.2% vs TC avg
1,984
Total Applications
+10.5%
Interview Lift
703
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1962 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.2%
§101 Eligibility
26.6%
§102 Novelty
54.4%
§103 Obviousness
7.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18903658 WATERCRAFT Non-Final OA BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
18563539 UNDERWATER CHARGING Non-Final OA BAE SYSTEMS plc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Stephen P Avila's allowance rate?

80.2% of resolved applications examined by Stephen P Avila were allowed (1,962 resolved cases), compared with 70.2% across Art Unit 2478 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Stephen P Avila?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Stephen P Avila take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Stephen P Avila took 703 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Stephen P Avila work in?

Stephen P Avila examines applications in Art Unit 2478 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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