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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Shams Dhanani, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as DHANANI, SHAMS

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3612 3614 3616

This examiner grants 92% of resolved cases

Analysis

Shams Dhanani, operating in Art Unit 3612, maintains a very high allowance rate of 92.5% across 120 resolved cases. The median days to allowance is 626, indicating a relatively fast resolution process compared to many other units. An interview lift of 9.3% is available to further assist in securing an allowance, although the baseline probability of success is already exceptionally high at 92.5%.

Top companies such as Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Exotec Product France are active in this examiner's docket. They are often represented by firms including Bainwood, Huang & Associates, LLC, DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP, and DORITY & MANNING, P.A. The data reflects a highly favorable environment for applicants, characterized by both speed and a high probability of grant. With 120 resolved cases and a 626-day median pendency, this examiner provides a predictable and efficient path for the represented firms.

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

Performance Statistics

92.5%
Allow Rate
+40.5% vs TC avg
136
Total Applications
+9.3%
Interview Lift
626
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 120 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
35.0%
§102 Novelty
50.2%
§103 Obviousness
9.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19485068 VEHICLE SEAT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF VEHICLE SEAT Non-Final OA ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.
19378368 VEHICLE SUSPENSION STRUCTURE Non-Final OA Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Shams Dhanani's allowance rate?

92.5% of resolved applications examined by Shams Dhanani were allowed (120 resolved cases), compared with 74.4% across Art Unit 3612 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Shams Dhanani?

This examiner's interview lift is +9.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Shams Dhanani take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Shams Dhanani took 626 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Shams Dhanani work in?

Shams Dhanani examines applications in Art Unit 3612 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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