Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: GIAMPAOLO II, THOMAS S

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2852

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

84.4%
Allow Rate
+16.4% vs TC avg
594
Total Applications
+13.5%
Interview Lift
666
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 585 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
33.9%
§102 Novelty
39.9%
§103 Obviousness
17.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18939970 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18983426 FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
18819948 FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF MAKING TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION UNIFORM WITH SIMPLE CONFIGURATION Non-Final OA KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

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