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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Shafiq A Mian, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MIAN, SHAFIQ A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2834 3746 3748 3762

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

MIAN, SHAFIQ A is assigned to tech center 3700 and art unit 2834. The record includes 843 resolved cases and a 78.8% allowance rate. The interview lift is 25.0%, indicating a positive association with allowance outcomes. The median time to allowance is 822 days.

The listed companies are Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Rondo Energy Inc., and Corning Incorporated. The listed firms are Cantor Colburn LLP - Carrier, DLA PIPER LLP (US), and Maschoff Brennan. The extensive resolved-case record supports using the allowance rate as a practical planning signal. Interviews can contribute to progress, but the measured lift favors treating them as one element of a broader strategy that includes focused claim drafting and written responses. The timing figure supports comparatively prompt prosecution planning.

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

Performance Statistics

78.8%
Allow Rate
+8.8% vs TC avg
861
Total Applications
+25.0%
Interview Lift
822
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 843 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
21.9%
§102 Novelty
49.1%
§103 Obviousness
25.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19119712 Methods And Systems For Operating An Internal Combustion Engine Non-Final OA Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
18702986 EMISSIONS TREATMENT ARTICLES WITH INORGANIC FILTRATION DEPOSITS AND CATALYTIC MATERIAL Final Rejection Corning Incorporated
19269622 DIRECT DRIVE REFRIGERANT SCREW COMPRESSOR WITH REFRIGERANT LUBRICATED ROTORS Non-Final OA Carrier Corporation
19135857 Gas Compression Device and Maintenance Method Therefor Non-Final OA Hitachi, Ltd.
18858053 SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY TETHER SYSTEM Non-Final OA Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Shafiq A Mian's allowance rate?

78.8% of resolved applications examined by Shafiq A Mian were allowed (843 resolved cases), compared with 68.3% across Art Unit 2834 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Shafiq A Mian?

This examiner's interview lift is +25.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Shafiq A Mian take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Shafiq A Mian took 822 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Shafiq A Mian work in?

Shafiq A Mian examines applications in Art Unit 2834 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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