Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BERARDESCA, PAUL M

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 2622 2637 2661 2696 4100

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Paul M. Berardesca is an examiner in Tech Center 4100, specifically assigned to Art Unit 2622, with 830 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 79.3 percent, suggesting a favorable environment for applicants. This 79.3 percent figure is a metric for evaluating the likelihood of a successful grant on this docket. The 830 resolved cases provide a robust statistical foundation for these insights and establish a consistent pattern of performance.

The interview lift is 17.1 percent, indicating that formal discussions are an effective tool for advancing prosecution. This 17.1 percent lift suggests that an interview can further enhance the 79.3 percent allowance rate. Practitioners should consider this positive impact when deciding how to respond to office actions. The median days to allowance is 888, which reflects the timeframe for reaching a grant. This 888 median days to allowance allows for effective planning in Tech Center 4100.

The data in Art Unit 2622 shows that the interview lift is 17.1 percent, offering an additional tool for success. The 888 median days to allowance helps set expectations for the overall timeline of successful cases. The 79.3 percent allowance rate remains a key metric for evaluating the likelihood of a grant. These data points offer a reliable guide for navigating the examination process and managing client expectations.

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

Performance Statistics

79.3%
Allow Rate
+19.3% vs TC avg
845
Total Applications
+17.1%
Interview Lift
888
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 830 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.4%
§101 Eligibility
24.8%
§102 Novelty
42.2%
§103 Obviousness
19.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19208303 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTEXT-AWARE CROP IN A CAMERA PREVIEW Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18677115 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING IMAGE Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
19184685 Systems and Methods for Triggering a Frame Capture in a Wearable Device Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
19205188 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SHOOTING MANAGEMENT METHOD Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
18751357 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND LENS CONTROL METHOD OF OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION THEREOF Non-Final OA ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
19092832 INTEGRATED CAMERA AND LIGHT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE Non-Final OA Oshkosh Corporation
18948117 Multi-Processor Support for Array Imagers Final Rejection Google Technology Holdings LLC
19245723 CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19210577 IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS INCLUDING BUILT-IN OPTICAL FILTER, CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19176255 ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CAMERA, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA NIKON CORPORATION
18829819 CAMERA BODY, CAMERA ACCESSORY, AND SHARING RATIO TRANSMISSION METHOD Final Rejection NIKON CORPORATION
18974357 INTERFACE DISPLAY METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18812570 LENS DRIVING APPARATUS, AND CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE COMPRISING SAME Non-Final OA LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
18665832 Camera Module and Electronic Device Non-Final OA VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
18794500 LOW PARALLAX IMAGING SYSTEM WITH AN INTERNAL SPACE FRAME Non-Final OA Circle Optics, Inc.

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