Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Nicholas John Buffa, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BUFFA, NICHOLAS JOHN

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2934 2938

This examiner grants 99% of resolved cases

Analysis

BUFFA, NICHOLAS JOHN handles art unit 2934 matters in tech center 2900. The profile contains 103 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 99.0%, an interview lift of 1.1%, and a median time to allowance of 776 days. The allowance figure is the dominant signal in the available record, while the interview measure indicates only a limited positive lift. Counsel can therefore focus on strong initial claim presentation and efficient written prosecution, with interviews used selectively.

Agag Tech Inc. is the only listed company, and JCIPRNET is the only leading firm. The narrow participant history gives the profile a focused technology and representation context but does not support a broad firm comparison. The median timeline supports practical scheduling for applicants evaluating prosecution duration.

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

Performance Statistics

99.0%
Allow Rate
+39.0% vs TC avg
105
Total Applications
+1.1%
Interview Lift
776
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 103 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
4.6%
§102 Novelty
0.8%
§103 Obviousness
93.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35525455 Portable rolling apparatus for cigarettes Non-Final OA AGAG TECH INC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Nicholas John Buffa's allowance rate?

99.0% of resolved applications examined by Nicholas John Buffa were allowed (103 resolved cases), compared with 99.1% across Art Unit 2934 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Nicholas John Buffa?

This examiner's interview lift is +1.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Nicholas John Buffa take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Nicholas John Buffa took 776 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Nicholas John Buffa work in?

Nicholas John Buffa examines applications in Art Unit 2934 in Tech Center 2900.

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