Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: VALENCIA, JUAN C

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1738 1771 1774

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Juan C. Valencia is an examiner in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1738. He has handled 740 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate pct of 86.5%. This 86.5% rate indicates a very favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 794, which suggests an efficient path to resolution. Practitioners should note this 794 days duration when planning their strategy for Art Unit 1738. This 794 days timeline is a key metric for Tech Center 1700.

The interview lift pct for this examiner is 7.7%. This 7.7% figure shows that conducting an interview provides a small statistical advantage, even with a base allowance rate of 86.5%. With 740 resolved cases, the data offers a reliable foundation for predicting outcomes. The 7.7% lift suggests that direct communication can be a helpful tool for addressing minor examiner concerns. Applicants can rely on the 86.5% allowance rate and the 794 days median pendency as primary performance indicators.

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

Performance Statistics

86.5%
Allow Rate
+21.5% vs TC avg
754
Total Applications
+7.7%
Interview Lift
794
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 740 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.2%
§101 Eligibility
13.6%
§102 Novelty
50.4%
§103 Obviousness
31.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18474434 AMINE SWEETENING IN FLASH GAS Non-Final OA Saudi Arabian Oil Company
18043738 PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR BASE OIL PRODUCTION USING BIMETALLIC SSZ-91 CATALYST Final Rejection CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
18042715 TRIMETAL SUPPORTED CATALYST Final Rejection CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
18706745 METHODS FOR THERMAL OLIGOMERIZATION TO LIQUID FUEL RANGE PRODUCTS Final Rejection PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
18474352 REACTOR MODULE, LIQUID FUEL SYNTHESIS METHOD, SEPARATION MEMBRANE MODULE, AND SEPARATION METHOD Non-Final OA NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
18393770 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDROPROCESSING HIGH CHLORIDE FEEDSTOCKS Non-Final OA SHELL USA, INC.
18851866 METHODS FOR FORMING LIGHT OLEFINS UTILIZING HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEMS Non-Final OA Dow Global Technologies LLC
18267534 RISERS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING RISERS Non-Final OA Dow Global Technologies LLC
18558770 THERMOCHEMICAL REACTOR AND PROCESS Non-Final OA UCL BUSINESS LTD
18550836 GASOLINE PARTICLE FILTER WITH INCREASED FRESH FILTRATION Non-Final OA UMICORE AG & CO. KG
18225191 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN Non-Final OA Research Triangle Institute

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