Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: LOPEZLIRA, ASHLEY NICOLE

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1631 1653 1798 1799

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ashley Nicole Lopezlira is an examiner in Art Unit 1631 within Tech Center 1700. The examiner has overseen 52 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate of 71.2 percent. This rate indicates a generally positive outcome for applicants who reach a final resolution in this unit. Practitioners can use this 71.2 percent figure to benchmark the likelihood of success during the prosecution phase.

The data shows a significant interview lift of 42.0 percent. This suggests that engaging in an interview is a highly effective strategy for overcoming rejections. The 42.0 percent lift implies that direct communication with the examiner often clarifies technical issues or claim scope, leading to a more favorable result than written responses alone.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1379. This timeline provides a clear expectation for the duration of the patent acquisition process. While the 1379-day median reflects a multi-year commitment, the high interview lift offers a potential avenue for practitioners to manage the prosecution more efficiently. Understanding these metrics allows for better strategic planning and client communication.

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

Performance Statistics

71.2%
Allow Rate
+6.2% vs TC avg
74
Total Applications
+42.0%
Interview Lift
1379
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 52 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
22.5%
§102 Novelty
47.3%
§103 Obviousness
25.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18692663 POLYSTYRENE COATED CELL CULTURE SUBSTRATES, FIXED BED BIOREACTORS, AND RELATED METHODS Non-Final OA CORNING INCORPORATED
18476464 ORGAN CROSSTALK IN VITRO CHAMBER TO SIMULATE MULTI ORGAN TISSUES Final Rejection Government of the United States as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
18687653 CELL CULTURING DEVICE Non-Final OA SHIMADZU CORPORATION
17684884 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENE AMPLIFICATION Final Rejection SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
17762823 BIOREACTOR CHAMBER Non-Final OA Oxford University Innovation Limited
18548455 DEVICE WITH AN INSERT FOR TREATING CELL MATERIAL Non-Final OA Bühler AG

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