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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Joshua D Taylor, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TAYLOR, JOSHUA D

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2426 2441 2623

This examiner grants 60% of resolved cases

Analysis

TAYLOR, JOSHUA D is assigned to Tech Center 2600 and art unit 2426. The profile covers 546 resolved cases, with a 59.5% allowance rate and a median of 1351 days to allowance. Interviews show a 30.4% lift, indicating that an interview can be a meaningful component of prosecution strategy relative to the profile's baseline result.

The listed companies are Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd., Arris Enterprises LLC, and Snap Inc. The listed firms are BakerHostetler, CHERNOFF, VILHAUER, MCCLUNG & STENZEL, LLP, and HARNESS DICKEY (DETROIT). The combination of a moderate allowance rate and long median timeline supports early identification of claim issues and active management of interview opportunities.

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

Performance Statistics

59.5%
Allow Rate
-2.5% vs TC avg
576
Total Applications
+30.4%
Interview Lift
1351
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 546 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.0%
§101 Eligibility
12.7%
§102 Novelty
56.9%
§103 Obviousness
19.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18729155 INTERACTION METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18572171 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING MATERIAL PACKAGE, VIDEO EDITING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND DEVICE AND MEDIUM Final Rejection Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18327561 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO DISPLAYING Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18832896 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLOUD-BASED DIGITAL AUDIO AND VIDEO PROCESSING Final Rejection Harman International Industries, Incorporated
18276965 COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD Non-Final OA NTT DOCOMO, INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Joshua D Taylor's allowance rate?

59.5% of resolved applications examined by Joshua D Taylor were allowed (546 resolved cases), compared with 67.6% across Art Unit 2426 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Joshua D Taylor?

This examiner's interview lift is +30.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Joshua D Taylor take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Joshua D Taylor took 1,351 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Joshua D Taylor work in?

Joshua D Taylor examines applications in Art Unit 2426 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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