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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Sarvamangala Devi, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as DEVI, SARVAMANGALA

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1613 1645 1646 1675

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

DEVI, SARVAMANGALA is assigned to Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1613. The record includes 882 resolved cases, a 65.5% allowance rate, and a median of 1217 days to allowance. The 55.5% interview lift is substantial, indicating that interview planning may be especially important when an application presents issues that are difficult to resolve through written responses alone.

The listed companies are The Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc., The University of British Columbia, and THE GENERAL HOSPITAL Corporation. The listed firms are McNeill PLLC, GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (BOS), and HOWSON & HOWSON LLP. The combination of a moderate allowance rate and strong interview association supports proactive prosecution and careful preparation for examiner discussions.

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

Performance Statistics

65.5%
Allow Rate
+5.5% vs TC avg
938
Total Applications
+55.5%
Interview Lift
1217
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 882 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.2%
§101 Eligibility
25.5%
§102 Novelty
17.8%
§103 Obviousness
43.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17786121 METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS Final Rejection The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
17531058 VACCINE COMPOSITIONS FOR CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE Final Rejection THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
18714926 LACTOBACILLI FOR SKIN AGING Non-Final OA INTERNATIONAL N&H DENMARK APS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Sarvamangala Devi's allowance rate?

65.5% of resolved applications examined by Sarvamangala Devi were allowed (882 resolved cases), compared with 34.0% across Art Unit 1613 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Sarvamangala Devi?

This examiner's interview lift is +55.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Sarvamangala Devi take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Sarvamangala Devi took 1,217 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Sarvamangala Devi work in?

Sarvamangala Devi examines applications in Art Unit 1613 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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