Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HAJNIK, DANIEL F

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2611 2612 2614 2616 2628 2679 2699

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Daniel F. Hajnik is an examiner in Art Unit 2611 and Tech Center 2600, where he has handled 794 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 78.1% shows a consistent pattern of granting patents. The median time to allowance is 1051 days, which reflects a standard prosecution timeline for the large volume of 794 cases in his portfolio. In Art Unit 2611, the combination of a 78.1% allowance rate and the recorded pendency highlights a predictable path to grant.

An interview lift of 21.0% suggests that engaging with the examiner is an effective strategy. This lift can significantly improve the baseline allowance rate, making it a recommended step for practitioners facing difficult rejections. The 1051 days to allowance indicates that while the process is steady, the 21.0% lift offers a way to potentially resolve issues more effectively. Direct communication appears to be a valuable tool for navigating the 2600 tech center and achieving a positive outcome for pending applications.

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

Performance Statistics

78.1%
Allow Rate
+16.1% vs TC avg
799
Total Applications
+21.0%
Interview Lift
1051
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 794 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

14.7%
§101 Eligibility
7.7%
§102 Novelty
60.7%
§103 Obviousness
6.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19094492 Face-Based Auto Exposure for User Enrollment Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18781885 SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR AUDIO PRESENTATION IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL ENVIRONMENT Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18182173 Shared Space Boundaries and Phantom Surfaces Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18527933 DIRECTIONAL FLOW AXIS OBJECT CONTROL Final Rejection Adobe Inc.
18817438 SCENE BUILDER Non-Final OA Target Brands, Inc.

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