Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Ashesh Dangol, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as DANGOL, ASHESH

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3644

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

DANGOL, ASHESH is a Tech Center 3600 examiner in Art Unit 3642 with 240 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 69.6%, and the median time to allowance is 949 days. The profile supports measured prosecution planning, with enough resolved activity to provide context while still warranting review of the individual record.

The interview lift is 51.5%, showing a positive association with interviews. Applicants may give particular attention to interview preparation and use the discussion to test technically grounded amendments before filing a response.

Airbus Operations GmbH, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Archer Aviation Inc. are the listed companies. ARC PATENTS, Cantor Colburn LLP - Power Controls,, and Command IP LLP are the listed firms.

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

Performance Statistics

69.6%
Allow Rate
+17.6% vs TC avg
284
Total Applications
+51.5%
Interview Lift
949
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 240 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
16.3%
§102 Novelty
56.1%
§103 Obviousness
25.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18623736 COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVING SMOKING FUNCTION Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18439337 Folding Wingtip Non-Final OA The Boeing Company
19474568 AIRFLOW MODIFYING DEVICE Final Rejection BAE Systems plc
18682788 MAGNETIC FIELD-BASED FRESH-KEEPING STORAGE CONTAINER AND REFRIGERATOR Non-Final OA HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
19242914 DUCTED STRUCTURE, DUCTED FAN AND AIRCRAFT Final Rejection NANJING UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Ashesh Dangol's allowance rate?

69.6% of resolved applications examined by Ashesh Dangol were allowed (240 resolved cases), compared with 67.2% across Art Unit 3642 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Ashesh Dangol?

This examiner's interview lift is +51.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Ashesh Dangol take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Ashesh Dangol took 949 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Ashesh Dangol work in?

Ashesh Dangol examines applications in Art Unit 3642 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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