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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Shiref M Mekhaeil, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MEKHAEIL, SHIREF M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3634

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

MEKHAEIL, SHIREF M has 598 resolved cases assigned to art unit 3634 in tech center 3600. The allowance rate is 62.5%, interview lift is 64.0%, and median time to allowance is 1078 days. Interviews have a particularly strong association with allowance in this record, exceeding the overall allowance figure. The case volume is substantial enough to make the pattern relevant for prosecution planning.

The listed companies are Terex South Dakota Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, and Werner Co. The leading firms are Brooks Kushman P.C., COATS & BENNETT, PLLC, and FOLEY & LARDNER LLP. Practitioners may want to prepare focused interview agendas that address claim construction and technical distinctions, while documenting any agreed direction through precise written amendments.

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

Performance Statistics

62.5%
Allow Rate
+10.5% vs TC avg
633
Total Applications
+64.0%
Interview Lift
1078
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 598 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
18.9%
§102 Novelty
44.1%
§103 Obviousness
34.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18310304 ABSORBER FOR A FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM Final Rejection Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc.
19082922 INFLATABLE PROTECTIVE SHIELD and UMBRELLA Non-Final OA Individual inventor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Shiref M Mekhaeil's allowance rate?

62.5% of resolved applications examined by Shiref M Mekhaeil were allowed (598 resolved cases), compared with 40.8% across Art Unit 3634 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Shiref M Mekhaeil?

This examiner's interview lift is +64.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Shiref M Mekhaeil take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Shiref M Mekhaeil took 1,078 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Shiref M Mekhaeil work in?

Shiref M Mekhaeil examines applications in Art Unit 3634 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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