Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: HERNANDEZ, ALEJANDRO

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2661 2663 2667

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Alejandro Hernandez is an examiner in Art Unit 2661, part of Tech Center 2600. He has overseen 50 resolved cases, providing a data set for evaluating his examination style. His allowance rate is 78.0 percent, which is a high metric for applicants. This 78.0 percent rate suggests that he is frequently able to find allowable subject matter, making him a favorable examiner for those seeking to secure patent protection. The 50 resolved cases offer a reliable foundation for strategic planning in Art Unit 2661.

The interview lift of 23.1 percent further enhances the likelihood of success. Even with a high baseline allowance rate of 78.0 percent, the data shows that conducting an interview provides a meaningful boost. This 23.1 percent lift indicates that direct communication is a valuable strategy for resolving any remaining issues and reaching a favorable conclusion. Practitioners should view interviews as a highly effective supplement to their written arguments in Tech Center 2600.

In terms of efficiency, the median days to allowance is 1048. This timeline is standard for Tech Center 2600 and provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution cycle. The 1048-day median pendency, combined with the 78.0 percent allowance rate, makes for a successful prosecution experience. Applicants can use these metrics from his 50 resolved cases to set realistic expectations for their own applications. The 1048-day duration is a key benchmark for efficiency.

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

Performance Statistics

78.0%
Allow Rate
+16.0% vs TC avg
59
Total Applications
+23.1%
Interview Lift
1048
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 50 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.0%
§101 Eligibility
17.6%
§102 Novelty
55.9%
§103 Obviousness
17.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18949525 METHOD OF GENERATING IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18882218 IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18798324 NETWORK ENCODING FOR 3D COLOR LOOKUP TABLES Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18967160 IMAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18523283 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING A LANE LINE BASED ON LIDAR Final Rejection KIA CORPORATION
18411823 TRANSFORMER FOR CLASSIFICATION Non-Final OA Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18914700 OBJECT TRACKING USING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR AUTONOMOUS OR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS Non-Final OA NVIDIA Corporation
18906545 JOINT IMAGE NORMALIZATION AND LANDMARK DETECTION Non-Final OA DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

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