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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Aqeel H Bukhari, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BUKHARI, AQEEL H

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2836 2849

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

BUKHARI, AQEEL H is an examiner in technology center 2800 and art unit 2836. The profile covers 659 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 85.4%, a 14.5% interview lift, and a median of 916 days to allowance. The record indicates frequent allowances within a substantial docket, while the interview measure suggests that interviews may provide support in selected cases rather than serving as the central prosecution tool.

The listed companies are Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Volvo Group, and Koninklijke Philips N.V. The listed firms are Cantor Colburn LLP - Collins Aerospace, GREENBLUM & BERNSTEIN, P.L.C., and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - West Coast. Counsel can use these recurring participants to anticipate the technical setting and tailor claim presentation, prior-art responses, and interview requests accordingly.

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

Performance Statistics

85.4%
Allow Rate
+17.4% vs TC avg
679
Total Applications
+14.5%
Interview Lift
916
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 659 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.4%
§101 Eligibility
31.3%
§102 Novelty
47.5%
§103 Obviousness
13.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19104253 BACKUP POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, MOBILE OBJECT, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BACKUP POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
19042750 VEHICLE FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN INTEGRATED HIGH VOLTAGE JUNCTION BOX Final Rejection VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
19243777 WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18798358 VEHICLE AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE Non-Final OA KIA CORPORATION
19225987 LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY-LESS ARCHITECTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES Non-Final OA Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
19059043 LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY HEALTH MONITORING OR MAINTENANCE Final Rejection Rivian IP Holdings, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Aqeel H Bukhari's allowance rate?

85.4% of resolved applications examined by Aqeel H Bukhari were allowed (659 resolved cases), compared with 66.2% across Art Unit 2836 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Aqeel H Bukhari?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Aqeel H Bukhari take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Aqeel H Bukhari took 916 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Aqeel H Bukhari work in?

Aqeel H Bukhari examines applications in Art Unit 2836 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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