Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KUMAR, VINOD

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1638 1662 1663

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Vinod Kumar is an examiner in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1638. The examiner has a high volume of 1437 resolved cases. The data shows a high allowance rate of 82.7 percent. This is complemented by an interview lift of 20.4 percent, suggesting that interviews further enhance an already high probability of success. The 20.4 percent lift indicates that direct engagement is effective for resolving issues.

Furthermore, the median days to allowance is 779, which is quite efficient. The combination of an 82.7 percent allowance rate and a 779-day median suggests a streamlined prosecution experience. For the 1437 resolved cases, the data points to a consistent and favorable approach. Practitioners should utilize the 20.4 percent interview lift to maintain momentum toward the 82.7 percent allowance rate.

The 779 median days to allowance is a key metric for applicants seeking a rapid grant. In Art Unit 1638, this examiner's high allowance rate and positive interview lift provide a clear path for successful patent acquisition. With 1437 resolved cases, the statistical reliability of these figures is high, allowing for confident strategic planning. Practitioners can expect a relatively fast and successful process when working with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

82.7%
Allow Rate
+22.7% vs TC avg
1,465
Total Applications
+20.4%
Interview Lift
779
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1437 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.8%
§101 Eligibility
16.2%
§102 Novelty
22.3%
§103 Obviousness
48.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18495731 METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IN VIVO DIRECT GENOME EDITING IN PLANTS Final Rejection The Regents of the University of California
17775955 METHODS OF IN PLANTA TRANSFORMATION USING AXILLARY MERISTEM Final Rejection SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
17772754 METHODS OF TRANSFORMATION Final Rejection SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
18909405 METHODS FOR CLONAL PLANT PRODUCTION Non-Final OA PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
18851097 EARLY FLOWERING ROSACEAE PLANTS WITH IMPROVED CHARACTERISTICS Non-Final OA PAIRWISE PLANTS SERVICES, INC.
18754616 A NOVEL QTL FOR PURPLE COLOR IN BRASSICA OLERACEA Non-Final OA Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
18844878 METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING TOBACCO PLANTS WITH REDUCED NICOTINIC ALKALOID LEVELS Non-Final OA North Carolina State University

Facing This Examiner?

IP Author analyzes examiner patterns and generates tailored response strategies with the highest chance of allowance.

Build Your Strategy

Sign in with your work email

Enter your email to receive a magic link. No password needed.

Personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.

Free tier: 3 strategy analyses per month