Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Samir Abdosh, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ABDOSH, SAMIR

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3641

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Samir Abdosh is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, Art Unit 3641. With 1118 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 83.9 percent. The median time to reach an allowance is 711 days, which is the standard duration for successful prosecution in this docket.

The interview lift of 6.6 percent indicates that interviews provide a modest benefit to the prosecution process. This suggests that while the examiner is generally inclined toward allowance, direct communication can still help resolve specific issues. Top companies include Polaris Capital Corporation, DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH, and Tyr Tactical LLC.

COOLEY LLP and WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP are among the top firms in this docket. Practitioners can expect a high probability of success with an 83.9 percent allowance rate. The 711-day median pendency suggests a relatively fast path to allowance, and the 6.6 percent interview lift remains a useful tool for final clarifications.

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

Performance Statistics

83.9%
Allow Rate
+31.9% vs TC avg
1,135
Total Applications
+6.6%
Interview Lift
711
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1118 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.5%
§101 Eligibility
34.2%
§102 Novelty
32.8%
§103 Obviousness
27.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19160525 Barrier Structure for Blast Protection Final Rejection Individual inventor
18195461 Stepped Trailing Edge Bullet Non-Final OA Individual inventor
19436510 FIREARM TRIGGER Non-Final OA Polaris Capital Corporation
19422153 FLEXIBLE BODY ARMOR ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA TYR Tactical, LLC
19039151 AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR STORING, TRANSPORTING, DISPENSING, AND TRACKING WIRELESS INITIATION DEVICE COMPONENTS CONFIGURABLE FOR INITIATING EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS Non-Final OA Orica International Pte Ltd
18749266 DISTRIBUTION MODULE FOR A PROPULSION MODULE OF A PROJECTILE LAUNCHER Final Rejection Axon Enterprise, Inc.
19112415 AN IGNITER FOR IGNITING EXPLOSIVES OR PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITION Non-Final OA SAAB AB
18801095 SHAPED CHARGE LINER TO REDUCE HYDRAULIC INDUCED EROSION ON PERFORATING HOLES Final Rejection DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Samir Abdosh's allowance rate?

83.9% of resolved applications examined by Samir Abdosh were allowed (1,118 resolved cases), compared with 65.5% across Art Unit 3641 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Samir Abdosh?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Samir Abdosh take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Samir Abdosh took 711 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Samir Abdosh work in?

Samir Abdosh examines applications in Art Unit 3641 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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