Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

German Viana Di Prisco, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as VIANA DI PRISCO, GERMAN

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2617 2642

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

German Viana Di Prisco is an examiner in Art Unit 2617 with 668 resolved cases. He maintains a 66.3% allowance rate and a median time to allowance of 1173 days. A standout statistic for this examiner is the 24.2% interview lift, which indicates that interviews are highly effective in moving cases toward allowance in Tech Center 2600. This 24.2% lift is a key data point for developing a prosecution strategy.

His primary corporate applicant is Briggs & Stratton LLC, with legal work often handled by Foley & Lardner LLP. While the 1173-day median pendency is substantial, the 66.3% allowance rate and the strong 24.2% interview lift provide clear indicators for success. With 668 resolved cases, Viana Di Prisco has established a consistent record of granting 66.3% of the applications he reviews. Practitioners should prioritize interviews to leverage the observed lift.

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

Performance Statistics

66.3%
Allow Rate
+4.3% vs TC avg
668
Total Applications
+24.2%
Interview Lift
1173
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 668 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.5%
§101 Eligibility
24.6%
§102 Novelty
57.8%
§103 Obviousness
7.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18422808 EQUIPMENT TRACKING SYSTEM Non-Final OA BRIGGS & STRATTON, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner German Viana Di Prisco's allowance rate?

66.3% of resolved applications examined by German Viana Di Prisco were allowed (668 resolved cases), compared with 66.3% across Art Unit 2617 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner German Viana Di Prisco?

This examiner's interview lift is +24.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner German Viana Di Prisco take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by German Viana Di Prisco took 1,173 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner German Viana Di Prisco work in?

German Viana Di Prisco examines applications in Art Unit 2617 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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