Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ASGHAR, AMINAH

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3793 3797

This examiner grants 61% of resolved cases

Analysis

Aminah Asghar is an examiner in Art Unit 3793 of Tech Center 3700. The examiner has 170 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 61.2 percent. This indicates that a majority of applications reach a successful conclusion. The median days to allowance is 1427, reflecting a longer timeframe for the prosecution process under this examiner's review.

The interview lift is 46.7 percent, which is a very high value relative to the 61.2 percent allowance rate. This suggests that interviews are exceptionally effective for advancing cases toward allowance with this examiner. With 170 resolved cases, the data is statistically relevant and highlights the importance of direct communication. Practitioners should note the 1427 median days to allowance and use the 46.7 percent lift as a key strategy in Art Unit 3793. The high lift indicates that an interview can significantly alter the course of prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

61.2%
Allow Rate
-8.8% vs TC avg
215
Total Applications
+46.7%
Interview Lift
1427
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 170 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.5%
§101 Eligibility
11.9%
§102 Novelty
47.3%
§103 Obviousness
32.4%
§112 Clarity

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