Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MANEJWALA, ISMAIL A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3626 3628

This examiner grants 49% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ismail A. Manejwala is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3626. He has managed 161 resolved cases, which provides the basis for his performance metrics. The overall allowance rate is 48.4 percent. This 48.4 percent figure serves as a baseline for applicants to evaluate their chances of success. Practitioners can use the 161 case history to assess the examiner's experience level in this specific field.

The data highlights a 50.6 percent interview lift, suggesting that direct communication can influence the outcome of a case. This 50.6 percent lift is a key tactical consideration for those deciding whether to request a formal discussion. The median days to allowance for his cases is 1190. This 1190 day period reflects the typical timeframe from filing to patent issuance for successful applications. Understanding the 1190 day median pendency and the impact of interviews can help practitioners develop a more efficient prosecution strategy for Art Unit 3626 and Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

49.1%
Allow Rate
-2.9% vs TC avg
192
Total Applications
+50.6%
Interview Lift
1188
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 163 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

46.8%
§101 Eligibility
9.5%
§102 Novelty
30.6%
§103 Obviousness
9.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19053539 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM Final Rejection NEC Corporation
18178674 INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD Final Rejection FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18590021 INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE MEDIUM Final Rejection RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
18360644 STRUCTURED REPRESENTATIONS WITH TEMPORAL RELEVANCE LEVELS FOR DATA FIELDS Non-Final OA Caterpillar Inc.
19171637 VEHICLE DISPATCH DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19274244 Systems and Methods for Seamless Feedback Between Aviation Services and Multimodal Transportation Services Non-Final OA Joby Aero, Inc.
18450474 SUSTAINABLE VEHICLE FUEL PLATFORM Final Rejection HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
18246357 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROFIT OPTIMIZATION Non-Final OA JIO PLATFORMS LIMITED
18905239 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE TRACKING AND STATUS ANALYSIS Non-Final OA Insight Direct USA, Inc.
18821087 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE TRACKING AND STATUS ANALYSIS Final Rejection Insight Direct USA, Inc.

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