Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MARTINEZ, JOSEPH P

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2833 2872 2873

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Joseph P. Martinez operates in Art Unit 2833 within Tech Center 2800. With 895 resolved cases, he maintains an allowance rate of 85.9%. This high rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants seeking to secure patent rights. The median days to allowance is 837, providing a clear timeline for prosecution expectations. Practitioners can use this 837-day figure to manage client timelines effectively.

Interviews show a modest impact on outcomes, with an interview lift of 3.2%. While positive, the lift is relatively small compared to the 85.9% baseline allowance rate. This indicates that while interviews are helpful, the high baseline rate is the primary driver of success. The volume of 895 cases ensures these metrics are statistically representative of his practice in Tech Center 2800. Applicants in Art Unit 2833 should prepare for a straightforward but measured prosecution process.

The data suggests that the examiner is consistent in his application of patentability standards. The 3.2% lift suggests that even in cases where issues arise, a brief discussion may be sufficient to reach resolution. This examiner's profile is characterized by high predictability and efficient processing times.

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

Performance Statistics

85.9%
Allow Rate
+17.9% vs TC avg
907
Total Applications
+3.2%
Interview Lift
837
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 895 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.7%
§101 Eligibility
44.0%
§102 Novelty
42.9%
§103 Obviousness
4.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18819314 LENS DRIVING DEVICE AND CAMERA MODULE Non-Final OA ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.
18984553 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY FOR HEADWORN COMPUTER Non-Final OA Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
18972640 TEMPLE AND EAR HORN ASSEMBLY FOR HEADWORN COMPUTER Non-Final OA Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
18189090 LENS HOLDING MECHANISM, OPTICAL APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND MOVING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18760733 INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND MOBILE OBJECT Non-Final OA SONY GROUP CORPORATION
18569908 OPTICAL SYSTEM AND CAMERA MODULE COMPRISING SAME Non-Final OA LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
18944279 OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
18645707 CAMERA MODULE Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
18338842 CONNECTORS FOR SMART WINDOWS Final Rejection View, Inc.

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