Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: RODZIWICZ, AARON M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3643 3644 3647

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

Aaron M Rodziwicz is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, Art Unit 3642. He has handled 577 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 70.4 percent. This rate provides a positive outlook for applicants, suggesting that a majority of the applications reaching a resolution are granted. Practitioners can use this 70.4 percent figure to set realistic expectations for the outcome of their patent filings in this tech center.

The interview lift for this examiner is 17.2 percent. This is a measurable lift, indicating that interviews are effective at moving cases toward allowance. The 17.2 percent increase suggests that direct engagement with the examiner is a helpful step a practitioner can take. Given the 577 resolved cases, this lift is a statistically reliable indicator that interviews should be considered a part of the prosecution strategy.

The median days to allowance is 877. This timeframe offers a benchmark for the speed of the examination process from filing to grant. For those in Art Unit 3642, the 877 days represent a standard duration for successful prosecution. Managing a docket of 577 cases while maintaining this median timeline provides a clear picture of the examiner's typical workflow and efficiency.

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

Performance Statistics

70.4%
Allow Rate
+18.4% vs TC avg
595
Total Applications
+17.2%
Interview Lift
877
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 577 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
27.2%
§102 Novelty
43.1%
§103 Obviousness
25.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19397315 Ephemeral Substrates for Oyster Aquaculture Non-Final OA The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
18211207 SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES Non-Final OA SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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