Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BENITEZ ROSARIO, JOSHUA

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 2815 2829 2834 2858 2867 4119 4134

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

Joshua Benitez Rosario serves in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 2815, where he has 314 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 69.7 percent, suggesting a generally favorable environment for patent applicants. This 69.7 percent rate, based on 314 cases, indicates a consistent and predictable approach to the examination process.

The data also shows an interview lift of 17.0 percent. This positive lift suggests that conducting an interview can significantly improve the chances of allowance beyond the 69.7 percent baseline. For practitioners, the 17.0 percent lift is a strong incentive to engage in verbal discussions to resolve outstanding issues.

The median days to allowance is 943, providing a clear expectation for the duration of prosecution. With 314 resolved cases, the 69.7 percent allowance rate and 943-day median are reliable metrics. The 17.0 percent interview lift suggests that direct communication is an effective strategy for navigating the 943-day process and securing a grant in Art Unit 2815.

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

Performance Statistics

69.7%
Allow Rate
+9.7% vs TC avg
331
Total Applications
+17.0%
Interview Lift
943
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 314 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.1%
§101 Eligibility
28.8%
§102 Novelty
46.0%
§103 Obviousness
16.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17360045 METHOD FOR FORMING A DOPED METAL CARBIDE FILM ON A SUBSTRATE AND RELATED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES Non-Final OA ASM IP Holding B.V.
18314248 CORELESS SUBSTRATES AND MANUFACUTRING METHODS THEREOF Non-Final OA Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited

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