Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: GIAMPAOLO II, THOMAS S

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2852

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Thomas S. Giampaolo II works in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2852. The examiner has 595 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 84.4%. This high rate indicates a favorable environment for applicants.

The interview lift is 13.7%. This suggests that while the baseline allowance rate is already high, interviews still provide a meaningful advantage. Practitioners can use interviews to refine claims and ensure a smooth path to the 84.4% allowance outcome. The 13.7% lift is a useful tool for resolving technical disagreements.

The median days to allowance is 605. This is a relatively short timeline, indicating an efficient prosecution process. The combination of speed and a high grant rate makes this examiner's portfolio attractive for applicants. Practitioners should leverage the 13.7% interview lift to quickly resolve any issues and maintain the rapid pace of prosecution established across the 595 resolved cases. The 605-day median is a key advantage for those seeking quick patent issuance.

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
612
Total Applications
+13.7%
Interview Lift
605
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 595 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.4%
§101 Eligibility
28.8%
§102 Novelty
40.7%
§103 Obviousness
22.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19250887 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19220677 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CARTRIDGE SET Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19199560 FIXING APPARATUS HAVING A NIP AREA, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19181666 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19170759 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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