Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ALAM, SHAHID AL

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2161 2162

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

Shahid Al Alam has a high volume of 902 resolved cases in Tech Center 2100. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 87.8% and an interview lift of 14.7%. The median days to allowance is 1094. In Art Unit 2161, this examiner's 87.8% allowance rate suggests a relatively favorable environment for applicants. The 14.7% interview lift indicates that engaging in interviews may further improve the chances of success. The 902 resolved cases provide a robust dataset for these observations.

The 1094-day median provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process. This timeline is a key factor for applicants in Art Unit 2161. The 14.7% lift from interviews is a significant positive metric. With 902 cases, the 87.8% allowance rate is a reliable indicator of the examiner's historical tendencies. Practitioners can use these figures to justify an interview-centric approach.

The 1094-day median and 87.8% allowance rate define the typical prosecution experience with this examiner. In Tech Center 2100, the 14.7% interview lift is a tool for practitioners to potentially accelerate or secure an allowance. These metrics, derived from 902 resolved cases, offer a high degree of predictability for future applications.

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

Performance Statistics

87.8%
Allow Rate
+32.8% vs TC avg
913
Total Applications
+14.7%
Interview Lift
1094
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 902 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

24.5%
§101 Eligibility
20.6%
§102 Novelty
42.8%
§103 Obviousness
8.0%
§112 Clarity

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