Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: VAJDA, PETER L

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1721 1737 1795

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Peter L. Vajda serves in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1721. His record includes 1006 resolved cases with an allowance rate pct of 75.0%. This 75.0% rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 919, which indicates the typical timeframe for reaching a positive outcome. Practitioners should factor this 919 days duration into their expectations for Art Unit 1721. This 919 days timeline is a key metric for Tech Center 1700.

The data also shows an interview lift pct of 12.9%. This 12.9% figure indicates that interviews provide a measurable benefit, even with a base allowance rate of 75.0%. With 1006 resolved cases, the examiner's tendencies are well-documented. The 12.9% lift suggests that direct communication can help resolve issues more effectively. Applicants can use the 75.0% allowance rate and the 12.9% lift to optimize their prosecution strategy. The 919 days median pendency remains a stable benchmark for planning.

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

Performance Statistics

75.0%
Allow Rate
+10.0% vs TC avg
1,016
Total Applications
+12.9%
Interview Lift
919
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1006 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
21.8%
§102 Novelty
60.1%
§103 Obviousness
13.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18733817 MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18646911 ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER SET, ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPER SET, TONER CARTRIDGE SET, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18646930 C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 101, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND COLORING COMPOSITION CONTAINING C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 101 Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18434864 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18366188 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Final Rejection FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18581614 RESIN PARTICLE, TONER, DEVELOPING AGENT, DEVELOPING AGENT ACCOMMODATING UNIT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN PARTICLE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
18543008 AMORPHOUS POLYESTER RESIN, AQUEOUS DISPERSION LIQUID, METHOD FOR PRODUCING AQUEOUS DISPERSION LIQUID, RESIN PARTICLES, METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN PARTICLES, TONER RESIN PARTICLES, TONER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING TONER, DEVELOPER, TONER STORAGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
18518001 RESIN PARTICLE, TONER, TONER ACCOMMODATING UNIT, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD Final Rejection RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
17991846 TONER, TONER PRODUCTION METHOD, TONER STORAGE UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
18645908 TONER Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18609729 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, ADHESIVE CARTRIDGE, ADHESIVE CONTAINER, AND PROCESS CARTRIDGE SET Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18396571 TONER Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18544218 TONER FOR USE IN IMAGE-FORMING Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18591259 TWO-COMPONENT DEVELOPER AND IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
18644520 IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD Non-Final OA Konica Minolta, Inc.
18498157 IMAGE FORMING METHOD, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, POSTPROCESSING LIQUID, AND POSTPROCESSING LIQUID APPLYING APPARATUS Non-Final OA Konica Minolta, Inc.
18676137 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
18290566 METHODS OF COATING SUBSTRATES AND COATED SUBSTRATES Final Rejection SWIMC LLC

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