Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MEHTA, BHISMA

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3763 3767 3783

This examiner grants 59% of resolved cases

Analysis

Bhisma Mehta has handled 338 resolved cases in Art Unit 3763. The examiner's allowance rate is 58.6%, which represents a moderate level of difficulty for applicants in Tech Center 3700. The median days to allowance is 1265, providing a clear expectation for the length of the prosecution cycle. This 1265-day period is a key metric for managing applicant expectations and budgeting for the total cost of prosecution.

The data highlights a very high interview lift of 43.3%. This suggests that interviews are a vital tool for practitioners, as they significantly increase the chances of moving a case toward allowance. With 338 resolved cases as a baseline, the 43.3% lift is one of the most prominent features of this examiner's profile. Engaging in direct communication is highly recommended to improve the 58.6% baseline allowance rate. The substantial lift indicates that this examiner is particularly receptive to resolving issues through verbal discussion rather than relying solely on written exchanges.

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

Performance Statistics

58.6%
Allow Rate
-11.4% vs TC avg
343
Total Applications
+43.3%
Interview Lift
1265
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 338 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
32.2%
§102 Novelty
37.6%
§103 Obviousness
21.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17130328 BIOPSY NEEDLE FOR ACCESSING PERIPHERAL LUNG NODULES Non-Final OA BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
18457043 AXIAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A FLEXIBLE ELONGATE DEVICE Final Rejection INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

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