Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Rayna B Rodriguez, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as RODRIGUEZ, RAYNA B

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1628 1692

This examiner grants 34% of resolved cases

Analysis

RODRIGUEZ, RAYNA B is assigned to USPTO Tech Center 1600 and art unit 1628. The profile covers 587 resolved cases and reports a 33.6% allowance rate. Interviews show a 19.2% lift in allowance outcomes. The median time to allowance is 1264 days, indicating that matters in this record may require an extended path to disposition.

The listed companies are Genentech Inc., Deciphera Pharmaceuticals LLC, and Bayer Aktiengesellschaft. The listed firms are COOLEY LLP, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, and ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP. The lower allowance rate supports careful preparation of claim scope and evidentiary support. The positive interview measure suggests that examiner discussions may assist, but should be coordinated with a strong written prosecution position.

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

Performance Statistics

33.6%
Allow Rate
-26.4% vs TC avg
666
Total Applications
+19.2%
Interview Lift
1264
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 587 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.0%
§101 Eligibility
12.8%
§102 Novelty
48.4%
§103 Obviousness
21.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18685717 NOVEL PYRAZINYL-TRIAZOLE COMPOUNDS AS PESTICIDES Non-Final OA Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
17251452 PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POH DERIVATIVES Non-Final OA NeOnc Technologies, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Rayna B Rodriguez's allowance rate?

33.6% of resolved applications examined by Rayna B Rodriguez were allowed (587 resolved cases), compared with 26.0% across Art Unit 1628 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Rayna B Rodriguez?

This examiner's interview lift is +19.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Rayna B Rodriguez take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Rayna B Rodriguez took 1,264 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Rayna B Rodriguez work in?

Rayna B Rodriguez examines applications in Art Unit 1628 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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