Listed by the USPTO as HAQ, SHAFIQUL
Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1641 1677 1678 1794
This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases
Shafiqul Haq operates within Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1641, where he has managed 944 resolved cases. His overall allowance rate of 64.8 percent suggests a moderate path to grant for most applicants. However, the most striking metric is the interview lift of 55.2 percent. This indicates that conducting an interview is highly effective for applicants, significantly increasing the probability of an allowance compared to cases without one.
The timeline for prosecution is relatively long, with a median of 1287 days to allowance. Practitioners should prepare for a multi-year engagement when appearing before this examiner. Major pharmaceutical and biotech entities like Ark Diagnostics Inc., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Standard Biotools Canada Inc. frequently appear in his docket. Firms such as Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP and Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. have established experience navigating this unit. Given the 55.2 percent interview lift, these firms likely prioritize direct communication to overcome rejections. The data suggests that while the initial allowance rate is 64.8 percent, proactive engagement through interviews is a primary strategy for success. The 1287-day median pendency remains a critical factor for strategic planning.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18299593 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING RECOMBINANT ANTIGEN BINDING MOLECULES FROM SINGLE CELLS | Non-Final OA | 10x Genomics, Inc. |
| 18394118 | POLYMER, REAGENT LAYER, AND SENSOR | Non-Final OA | PHC Holdings Corporation |
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Build Your Strategy64.8% of resolved applications examined by Shafiqul Haq were allowed (944 resolved cases), compared with 45.2% across Art Unit 1641 over the last five years.
This examiner's interview lift is +55.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.
Applications allowed by Shafiqul Haq took 1,287 days on average from filing to allowance.
Shafiqul Haq examines applications in Art Unit 1641 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).
