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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Eric J Zamora Alvarez, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ZAMORA ALVAREZ, ERIC J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3666 3745

This examiner grants 89% of resolved cases

Analysis

ZAMORA ALVAREZ, ERIC J is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 3700 and art unit 3666. The profile reports 542 resolved cases, an 88.7% allowance rate, and a median of 814 days to allowance. The case volume provides a substantial record, and the allowance figure indicates that most resolved cases reached allowance within the recorded population.

The interview lift is 20.7%, showing a positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes. Ebara Corporation, Shenzhen Jisu Technology Co. Ltd., and Safran S.A. are the listed companies. The listed firms are BakerHostetler, Clifford Chi, A.P.C., and COZEN O''CONNOR. These recurring participants may provide practical context for matters prosecuted in art unit 3666.

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

Performance Statistics

88.7%
Allow Rate
+18.7% vs TC avg
561
Total Applications
+20.7%
Interview Lift
814
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 542 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
28.3%
§102 Novelty
35.1%
§103 Obviousness
33.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19648718 PORTABLE FAN Final Rejection Shenzhen Jisu Technology Co., Ltd.
19372624 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLADE PITCH CONTROL OF CYCLOIDAL MARINE PROPULSION SYSTEM Non-Final OA ABB Schweiz AG
18866209 CORRELATED MAGNET THRESHOLD CLUTCH AND METHODS THEREOF Non-Final OA Supernal, LLC
18393077 POLISHING APPARATUS AND POLISHING METHOD Final Rejection EBARA CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Eric J Zamora Alvarez's allowance rate?

88.7% of resolved applications examined by Eric J Zamora Alvarez were allowed (542 resolved cases), compared with 72.8% across Art Unit 3666 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Eric J Zamora Alvarez?

This examiner's interview lift is +20.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Eric J Zamora Alvarez take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Eric J Zamora Alvarez took 814 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Eric J Zamora Alvarez work in?

Eric J Zamora Alvarez examines applications in Art Unit 3666 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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