Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Ernesto Valle, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as VALLE, ERNESTO

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1623 1625 1654 1684

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

VALLE, ERNESTO has 38 resolved cases in tech center 1600 and art unit 1623. The allowance rate is 65.8%, the interview lift is 32.9%, and the median time to allowance is 1261 days. The limited case volume calls for caution in applying the figures broadly. Within the available record, allowance occurs in a majority of matters, and interviews are associated with a substantial improvement. The median indicates a lengthy prosecution period.

The principal companies are Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Regents of the University of California, and Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona. The leading firms are CANTOR COLBURN LLP, Casimir Jones, S.C., and BCF LLP, Misc. Counsel may combine interview preparation with careful management of technically complex applications.

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

Performance Statistics

65.8%
Allow Rate
+5.8% vs TC avg
92
Total Applications
+32.9%
Interview Lift
1261
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 38 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
18.4%
§102 Novelty
41.7%
§103 Obviousness
28.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17416679 QUINOLINE DERIVATIVES FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF CANCER Final Rejection CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
17789019 TARGETING THE INTRINSIC APOPTOTIC MACHINERY IN GLIOBLASTOMA Non-Final OA The Regents of The University Of California
18686950 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS Non-Final OA ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Ernesto Valle's allowance rate?

65.8% of resolved applications examined by Ernesto Valle were allowed (38 resolved cases), compared with 51.3% across Art Unit 1623 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Ernesto Valle?

This examiner's interview lift is +32.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Ernesto Valle take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Ernesto Valle took 1,261 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Ernesto Valle work in?

Ernesto Valle examines applications in Art Unit 1623 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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