Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: ADHLAKHA, RITA P

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1700 1711 1731 1748 1749 1792

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Rita P. Adhlakha examines applications in Tech Center 1700, with 406 resolved cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 75.6%, which shows a high frequency of grants among the 406 cases processed. This 75.6% rate suggests a favorable outlook for applicants, supported by a substantial volume of resolved matters. The data reflects a consistent and well-documented history of examination within Tech Center 1700.

The interview lift is 17.2%, indicating that interviews are an effective tool for securing an allowance. This 17.2% lift suggests that direct communication with the examiner can significantly improve the chances of success. The median days to allowance is 1105, which provides a timeline for the 75.6% of cases that reach issuance. Practitioners should factor this 1105-day median into their planning when prosecuting patents. This 1105-day figure serves as a useful benchmark for pendency expectations.

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

Performance Statistics

75.6%
Allow Rate
+10.6% vs TC avg
412
Total Applications
+17.2%
Interview Lift
1105
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 406 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
24.3%
§102 Novelty
53.1%
§103 Obviousness
18.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18013703 TISSUE PAPER PRODUCTS, ROLLS AND STACKS OF TISSUE PAPER PRODUCTS, AND MANUFACTURING METHODS Final Rejection Essity Hygiene and Health Aktiebolag
18718842 BASE FABRIC FOR PAPERMAKING FELT AND PAPERMAKING FELT MADE BY JOINTING SAME Non-Final OA ICHIKAWA CO., LTD.

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