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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Sarika Gupta, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GUPTA, SARIKA

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1729

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

GUPTA, SARIKA is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 1700 and art unit 1729. The record includes 178 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 75.8%, and an interview lift of 19.1%. The median time to allowance is 1135 days. The allowance measure shows that a majority of recorded cases reached allowance, while the interview measure indicates a positive association between interviews and allowance. The case volume is smaller than a high-volume examination record, so practitioners should apply the figures with attention to the individual application.

The named companies are Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd., Arkema France, and Robert Bosch GmbH. The named firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, CKC & Partners Co., LLC, and DANA - MCCOY RUSSELL LLP. The technology mix spans semiconductor, chemical, and automotive matters. Applicants may benefit from technically specific claim drafting and targeted interview preparation. A clear explanation of the claimed structure or process can help counsel use the favorable recorded allowance pattern effectively.

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

Performance Statistics

75.8%
Allow Rate
+10.8% vs TC avg
204
Total Applications
+19.1%
Interview Lift
1135
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 178 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
18.5%
§102 Novelty
55.7%
§103 Obviousness
17.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18563490 FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FUEL CELL SYSTEM Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18776695 POWER STORAGE CELL Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18479384 BATTERY PACK, BATTERY PACK SYSTEM AND ELECTRIFIED HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE Final Rejection VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18578504 BATTERY PACK Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18395763 BATTERY MODULE Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18357408 ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, BATTERY CELL, BATTERY AND ELECTRIC DEVICE Final Rejection CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
18514109 ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME Non-Final OA KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
18724035 SECONDARY BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
18703508 LITHIUM ION BATTERY Non-Final OA SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
17955240 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING A FUEL CELL STACK USING CATHODE EXHAUST HUMIDITY Non-Final OA CUMMINS INC.
18563036 PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE Non-Final OA Arkema France
18280485 SEPARATOR COATING FOR LI-ION BATTERIES BASED ON PVDF ACRYLATE LATEX Final Rejection Arkema France
18643665 BUS-BAR MODULE Non-Final OA Yazaki Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Sarika Gupta's allowance rate?

75.8% of resolved applications examined by Sarika Gupta were allowed (178 resolved cases), compared with 52.2% across Art Unit 1729 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Sarika Gupta?

This examiner's interview lift is +19.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Sarika Gupta take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Sarika Gupta took 1,135 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Sarika Gupta work in?

Sarika Gupta examines applications in Art Unit 1729 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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