Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Ashley K Romano, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ROMANO, ASHLEY K

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3652 3653

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ashley K. Romano works in Art Unit 3652 of Tech Center 3600. She has 509 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 78.6%. The median days to allowance is 943, which provides a standard expectation for the duration of the prosecution process. This 78.6% rate indicates a highly favorable environment for patent applicants.

The interview lift is 7.9%, showing a positive impact for those who engage in direct communication with the examiner. This lift suggests that interviews can help resolve outstanding issues more effectively than written responses alone. Parkstory Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, and The Boeing Company are top companies. Baker Botts L.L.P. and BUCHANAN, INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC are leading firms. The 943 days to allowance and the 78.6% allowance rate are the primary benchmarks.

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

Performance Statistics

78.6%
Allow Rate
+26.6% vs TC avg
531
Total Applications
+7.9%
Interview Lift
943
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 509 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
29.3%
§102 Novelty
44.6%
§103 Obviousness
22.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19048734 SCANNER SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED MEASUREMENTS OF PARTS Non-Final OA The Boeing Company
18902597 SERVICE VEHICLE FOR A STORAGE SYSTEM Non-Final OA AutoStore Technology AS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Ashley K Romano's allowance rate?

78.6% of resolved applications examined by Ashley K Romano were allowed (509 resolved cases), compared with 60.2% across Art Unit 3652 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Ashley K Romano?

This examiner's interview lift is +7.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Ashley K Romano take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Ashley K Romano took 943 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Ashley K Romano work in?

Ashley K Romano examines applications in Art Unit 3652 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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