Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: VALENTI, ANDREA M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1613 3643

This examiner grants 43% of resolved cases

Analysis

Andrea M. Valenti is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1613. She has managed 749 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate pct of 42.6%. This 42.6% rate indicates a rigorous examination environment. The median days to allowance for her cases is 1117, which provides a timeline for applicants to consider. Practitioners should account for this 1117 days duration when planning their prosecution strategy in Art Unit 1613. This 1117 days timeline is a key metric for Tech Center 3600.

The interview lift pct for this examiner is 57.4%. This 57.4% figure is significantly higher than the 42.6% base allowance rate, suggesting that interviews are an exceptionally powerful tool. With 749 resolved cases, the data shows that direct communication is highly correlated with successful outcomes. Applicants should prioritize interviews to navigate the 42.6% allowance environment. The 57.4% lift and the 1117 days median pendency are critical metrics for strategic decision-making.

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

Performance Statistics

42.6%
Allow Rate
-9.4% vs TC avg
789
Total Applications
+57.4%
Interview Lift
1117
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 749 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
20.7%
§102 Novelty
54.2%
§103 Obviousness
16.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19396920 LIVING BODY TRANSPORTATION DEVICE Non-Final OA AISIN CORPORATION
18274577 CULTIVATION GREENHOUSE Final Rejection MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18845028 A LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ILLUMINATING AN AQUACULTURE RESERVOIR Non-Final OA SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.

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