Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Adam C Ortiz, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ORTIZ, ADAM C

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3673 3678

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

ORTIZ, ADAM C works in tech center 3600 and art unit 3673. The record covers 374 resolved cases, a 65.8% allowance rate, and a median of 863 days to allowance. Interview lift is 34.7%, showing a strong positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes. These figures support considering interviews as a meaningful part of prosecution planning, while the allowance rate leaves room for careful claim refinement.

Frequent companies include Sage Products LLC, Cross Innovations LLC, and Purple Innovation LLC. The listed firms are FOLEY & LARDNER LLP, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., and BALLARD SPAHR LLP. The 863-day median provides a relatively defined planning horizon for responses and client expectations. Counsel may pair a focused interview with targeted amendments and preserve claim alternatives in case the discussion does not resolve all outstanding issues.

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

Performance Statistics

65.8%
Allow Rate
+13.8% vs TC avg
423
Total Applications
+34.7%
Interview Lift
863
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 374 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
22.7%
§102 Novelty
50.7%
§103 Obviousness
20.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19413041 MEDICAL BED APPARATUSES, MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND MEDICAL METHODS Non-Final OA SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Adam C Ortiz's allowance rate?

65.8% of resolved applications examined by Adam C Ortiz were allowed (374 resolved cases), compared with 46.4% across Art Unit 3673 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Adam C Ortiz?

This examiner's interview lift is +34.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Adam C Ortiz take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Adam C Ortiz took 863 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Adam C Ortiz work in?

Adam C Ortiz examines applications in Art Unit 3673 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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