Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Thomas S Giampaolo II, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GIAMPAOLO II, THOMAS S

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2852

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Thomas S Giampaolo II has managed 597 resolved cases in Art Unit 2852. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 84.4 percent. The interview lift is 13.6 percent, showing a positive but moderate impact from interviews. The median time to allowance is 605 days, indicating a relatively efficient prosecution timeline compared to other examiners in Tech Center 2800.

Top companies include Canon Inc., Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, and Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. Frequent firms include Venable LLP, IP Business Solutions, LLC, and JCIPRNET. With 597 resolved cases and an 84.4 percent allowance rate, this examiner provides a predictable path for applicants. The 13.6 percent interview lift suggests that while not always necessary, interviews can help expedite the 605 days median pendency for firms like Venable LLP.

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

Performance Statistics

84.4%
Allow Rate
+16.4% vs TC avg
617
Total Applications
+13.6%
Interview Lift
605
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 597 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.4%
§101 Eligibility
28.7%
§102 Novelty
40.7%
§103 Obviousness
22.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19261382 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19250887 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19220677 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CARTRIDGE SET Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19181666 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19096081 IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19365789 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS PRINTING IMAGES ON LONG RECORDING SHEET Non-Final OA KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
18326660 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18189197 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Final Rejection FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Thomas S Giampaolo II's allowance rate?

84.4% of resolved applications examined by Thomas S Giampaolo II were allowed (597 resolved cases), compared with 78.8% across Art Unit 2852 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Thomas S Giampaolo II?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Thomas S Giampaolo II take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Thomas S Giampaolo II took 605 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Thomas S Giampaolo II work in?

Thomas S Giampaolo II examines applications in Art Unit 2852 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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