Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Carib A Oquendo, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as OQUENDO, CARIB A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3672 3678

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

OQUENDO, CARIB A works in tech center 3600 and art unit 3672. The profile covers 858 resolved cases, with a 78.0% allowance rate and a median of 722 days to allowance. Interview lift is 12.2%, indicating a positive relationship between interviews and allowance outcomes. The substantial case history and shorter median make the profile useful for setting expectations about examination pace.

The principal companies are Federal Signal Corporation, Blue Origin LLC, and Tusas- Turk Havacilik Ve Uzay Sanayii Anonim Sirketi. The leading firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, BROUILLETTE LEGAL INC., and DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP - Minneapolis. Practitioners may benefit from early interviews that address technical distinctions directly. The positive lift supports that approach, while focused written responses remain necessary to convert discussion into a durable prosecution record.

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

Performance Statistics

78.0%
Allow Rate
+26.0% vs TC avg
884
Total Applications
+12.2%
Interview Lift
722
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 858 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.6%
§101 Eligibility
21.3%
§102 Novelty
47.2%
§103 Obviousness
27.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19107145 ANTI-ICING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Tusas- Turk Havacilik Ve Uzay Sanayii Anonim Sirketi
18857005 METHOD FOR INSTALLATION OF AN OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE FOUNDATION MONOPILE Final Rejection Itrec B.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Carib A Oquendo's allowance rate?

78.0% of resolved applications examined by Carib A Oquendo were allowed (858 resolved cases), compared with 65.2% across Art Unit 3672 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Carib A Oquendo?

This examiner's interview lift is +12.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Carib A Oquendo take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Carib A Oquendo took 722 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Carib A Oquendo work in?

Carib A Oquendo examines applications in Art Unit 3672 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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