Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Asifa Habib, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HABIB, ASIFA

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2876 2887

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

HABIB, ASIFA is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 2800 and art unit 2876. The profile includes 365 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 77.3%, and an interview lift of 14.8%. The median time to allowance is 851 days. The allowance measure shows that a majority of recorded cases reached allowance, while the interview measure indicates a positive association with allowance outcomes. The median timeline gives applicants a practical reference for planning prosecution and coordinating related filings.

The listed companies are Glory Ltd., Signify Holding B.V., and Midea Group Co., Ltd. The listed firms are Dority & Manning, P.A. and Haier US Appliance, Maschoff Brennan, and Xsensus. The technology mix includes lighting, appliances, and electronic systems. Counsel may benefit from clear technical claim explanations and focused interviews where the distinction from cited art is best explained directly. Written responses should remain closely tied to the specific structure and operation claimed.

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

Performance Statistics

77.3%
Allow Rate
+9.3% vs TC avg
377
Total Applications
+14.8%
Interview Lift
851
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 365 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.7%
§101 Eligibility
24.7%
§102 Novelty
61.2%
§103 Obviousness
8.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19109752 ANNULAR SHAPED PHOSPHOR IN COMBINATION WITH AXICON LENS FOR PRODUCING LASER PUMPED HIGH INTENSITY WHITE LIGHT SOURCE Non-Final OA SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Asifa Habib's allowance rate?

77.3% of resolved applications examined by Asifa Habib were allowed (365 resolved cases), compared with 77.7% across Art Unit 2876 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Asifa Habib?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Asifa Habib take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Asifa Habib took 851 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Asifa Habib work in?

Asifa Habib examines applications in Art Unit 2876 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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