Listed by the USPTO as LAKHIA, VIRAL S
Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2431 2436
This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases
Viral S. Lakhia is an examiner in Art Unit 2431 of Tech Center 2400 with 607 resolved cases. The examiner maintains a high allowance rate of 87.6 percent, which is very favorable for applicants. The median time to reach an allowance is 1059 days, providing a clear expectation for pendency. An interview lift of 19.7 percent suggests that examiner interviews are a productive way to resolve issues and secure a grant. This 19.7 percent lift can help applicants navigate the 87.6 percent allowance rate more effectively.
Top technology companies such as Apple Inc., Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd., and Affle (India) Limited are active in this examiner's docket. These applicants are frequently represented by firms like Armis Intellectual Property Law, LLC and Spencer Fane LLP. With 607 resolved cases, the examiner has a well-established and predictable record. Practitioners should utilize the 19.7 percent interview lift to address any concerns and maintain the 1059-day median pendency in the tech center.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19083799 | DISABLING ACCESS TO SENSOR DATA | Non-Final OA | Apple Inc. |
| 19222026 | TRUSTLESS ATTESTATION CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROOFS | Non-Final OA | Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
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Build Your Strategy87.6% of resolved applications examined by Viral S Lakhia were allowed (607 resolved cases), compared with 76.5% across Art Unit 2431 over the last five years.
This examiner's interview lift is +19.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.
Applications allowed by Viral S Lakhia took 1,059 days on average from filing to allowance.
Viral S Lakhia examines applications in Art Unit 2431 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).
