Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Julio Washington Gomez Rodriguez, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GOMEZ RODRIGUEZ, JULIO WASHINGTON

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1637

This examiner grants 41% of resolved cases

Analysis

GOMEZ RODRIGUEZ, JULIO WASHINGTON works in tech center 1600 and art unit 1637. The profile shows 29 resolved cases, a 41.4% allowance rate, and a median of 1380 days to allowance. The limited case volume makes the figures useful for initial planning, but less suitable for broad conclusions about prosecution outcomes.

The interview lift is 58.4%, indicating that interviews were associated with a materially better allowance outcome in the available record. Counsel may consider early, well-supported interview requests where prosecution issues can be narrowed through direct discussion. The listed organizations are University of Virginia Patent Foundation, Nanyang Technological University, and The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. The firms shown are ARRIGO, LEE, GUTTMAN & MOUTA-BELLUM LLP, FENWICK & WEST LLP, and HOWSON & HOWSON LLP.

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

Performance Statistics

41.4%
Allow Rate
-18.6% vs TC avg
83
Total Applications
+58.4%
Interview Lift
1380
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 29 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.8%
§101 Eligibility
19.0%
§102 Novelty
31.4%
§103 Obviousness
27.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17637557 DDX17 AND NLRC4 TARGETING FOR INFLAMMATORY DISEASES Non-Final OA University of Virginia Patent Foundation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Julio Washington Gomez Rodriguez's allowance rate?

41.4% of resolved applications examined by Julio Washington Gomez Rodriguez were allowed (29 resolved cases), compared with 45.4% across Art Unit 1637 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Julio Washington Gomez Rodriguez?

This examiner's interview lift is +58.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Julio Washington Gomez Rodriguez take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Julio Washington Gomez Rodriguez took 1,380 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Julio Washington Gomez Rodriguez work in?

Julio Washington Gomez Rodriguez examines applications in Art Unit 1637 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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