Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Joseph D Torres, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TORRES, JOSEPH D

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2112

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

TORRES, JOSEPH D works in tech center 2100 and art unit 2112. The profile covers 991 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 78.3% and a median of 1069 days to allowance. The interview lift is 11.9%, indicating that examiner interviews may assist prosecution but are not the principal distinguishing feature of the record.

Qualcomm Incorporated is the listed company, and Patterson + Sheridan, L.L.P. is the listed firm. The concentrated company and firm data gives applicants a narrow but concrete reference set for reviewing related prosecution histories. The resolved-case volume provides a substantial basis for assessing the reported allowance and timing measures.

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

Performance Statistics

78.3%
Allow Rate
+23.3% vs TC avg
997
Total Applications
+11.9%
Interview Lift
1069
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 991 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

15.0%
§101 Eligibility
13.3%
§102 Novelty
37.7%
§103 Obviousness
24.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18968863 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMPACTLY DESCRIBING LIFTED LOW-DENSITY PARITY-CHECK (LDPC) CODES Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Joseph D Torres's allowance rate?

78.3% of resolved applications examined by Joseph D Torres were allowed (991 resolved cases), compared with 80.8% across Art Unit 2112 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Joseph D Torres?

This examiner's interview lift is +11.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Joseph D Torres take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Joseph D Torres took 1,069 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Joseph D Torres work in?

Joseph D Torres examines applications in Art Unit 2112 in Tech Center 2100 (Computing & Software).

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