Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Taghi T Arani, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ARANI, TAGHI T

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2131 2139 2400 2438

This examiner grants 50% of resolved cases

Analysis

Taghi T. Arani has resolved 30 cases in Art Unit 2131. The examiner maintains a 50.0 percent allowance rate. A standout metric is the 68.4 percent interview lift, which is significantly higher than the baseline allowance rate. This suggests that interviews are an exceptionally powerful tool for securing an allowance in Tech Center 2400.

The median days to allowance is 1207. Dell Products L.P. is a notable company that has appeared before this examiner, often represented by the firm AMIN, TUROCY & WATSON, LLP. The 1207-day median timeline reflects the duration of successful prosecution for these 30 cases.

The 68.4 percent interview lift indicates that direct communication with the examiner can dramatically change the outcome of an application. While the 50.0 percent allowance rate shows a balanced field, the high lift suggests that practitioners should prioritize interviews. This strategy may help navigate the 1207-day median pendency more effectively.

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

Performance Statistics

50.0%
Allow Rate
-8.0% vs TC avg
31
Total Applications
+68.4%
Interview Lift
1207
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 30 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

15.5%
§101 Eligibility
20.6%
§102 Novelty
40.2%
§103 Obviousness
22.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18327129 AUTOMATIC BACKDOOR VULNERABILITY DETECTION Non-Final OA Dell Products L.P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Taghi T Arani's allowance rate?

50.0% of resolved applications examined by Taghi T Arani were allowed (30 resolved cases), compared with 0.0% across Art Unit 2131 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Taghi T Arani?

This examiner's interview lift is +68.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Taghi T Arani take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Taghi T Arani took 1,207 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Taghi T Arani work in?

Taghi T Arani examines applications in Art Unit 2131 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).

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