Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Vincent M Rudolph, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as RUDOLPH, VINCENT M

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2600 2625 2647 2661 2664 2666 2668 2669 2671 2672

This examiner grants 47% of resolved cases

Analysis

Vincent M. Rudolph oversees a docket in Tech Center 2600 with 284 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 47.2 percent. This rate indicates a rigorous examination process for companies like Fujifilm Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Apple Inc. The median days to allowance is 1662, reflecting a long prosecution timeline. Firms such as NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP, NSIP LAW, and Studebaker Brackett PLLC are among the top representatives.

Despite the low baseline, the data shows an interview lift of 41.2 percent, which significantly improves the probability of allowance compared to the 47.2 percent baseline. This 41.2 percent lift is essential for navigating the 1662-day median pendency and overcoming difficult rejections. For the 284 resolved cases, the data suggests that interviews are the most effective tool available to applicants. Practitioners should prioritize oral advocacy to improve their chances of success against the 47.2 percent allowance rate.

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

Performance Statistics

47.2%
Allow Rate
-14.8% vs TC avg
353
Total Applications
+41.2%
Interview Lift
1662
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 284 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.4%
§101 Eligibility
16.2%
§102 Novelty
57.9%
§103 Obviousness
10.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18463966 ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Corporation
18349459 RADIATION IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, RADIATION IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND RADIATION IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM Final Rejection FUJIFILM Corporation
18298128 ESTIMATION MODEL FOR INTERACTION DETECTION BY A DEVICE Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18516766 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING OBJECTS AND PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATED TO IDENTIFIED OBJECTS Final Rejection Apple Inc.
18962487 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND METHOD OF TRANSMITTING INFORMATION Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
18259833 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING OBJECTS CROSSING BODY WALLFOR OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A COMPUTER-ASSISTED SYSTEM Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
18007756 PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection NEC Corporation
18572926 SHEET PROCESSING MACHINE Non-Final OA BOBST MEX SA
18724901 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING IMAGE FEATURE EXTRACTION Final Rejection KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18353650 SPATIALLY-ADAPTIVE BINNING AND REMOSAICING Final Rejection QUALCOMM Incorporated
17969073 VEHICLE FOR IDENTIFYING SEATING OF PASSENGER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18182283 TECHNIQUES FOR CONTENT SYNTHESIS USING DENOISING DIFFUSION MODELS Non-Final OA NVIDIA CORPORATION
18226236 VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD ARRANGED TO PERFORM PARTIAL HIGHLIGHTING WITH AID OF HAND GESTURE DETECTION AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM ON CHIP Final Rejection Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Vincent M Rudolph's allowance rate?

47.2% of resolved applications examined by Vincent M Rudolph were allowed (284 resolved cases), compared with 84.5% across Art Unit 2600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Vincent M Rudolph?

This examiner's interview lift is +41.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Vincent M Rudolph take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Vincent M Rudolph took 1,662 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Vincent M Rudolph work in?

Vincent M Rudolph examines applications in Art Unit 2600 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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