Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Zachary J Miknis, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MIKNIS, ZACHARY J

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1645 1649 1654 1658 1674 1675

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

MIKNIS, ZACHARY J works in tech center 1600 and art unit 1645. The profile covers 654 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 68.5% and a median of 962 days to allowance. Interviews show a 32.4% lift, which identifies examiner interviews as a potentially meaningful part of prosecution strategy in this record.

The listed companies include Yuhan Corporation, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The listed firms are HULTQUIST IP, PABST PATENT GROUP LLP, and BOZICEVIC, FIELD & FRANCIS LLP. Applicants can pair detailed interview preparation with a realistic assessment of prosecution duration, especially when claim scope or technical distinctions may benefit from direct discussion.

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

Performance Statistics

68.5%
Allow Rate
+8.5% vs TC avg
689
Total Applications
+32.4%
Interview Lift
962
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 654 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.5%
§101 Eligibility
14.8%
§102 Novelty
28.1%
§103 Obviousness
33.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18389892 GLP1/GIP/NPY2 RECEPTOR TRIPLE AGONISTS Non-Final OA Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Zachary J Miknis's allowance rate?

68.5% of resolved applications examined by Zachary J Miknis were allowed (654 resolved cases), compared with 49.5% across Art Unit 1645 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Zachary J Miknis?

This examiner's interview lift is +32.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Zachary J Miknis take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Zachary J Miknis took 962 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Zachary J Miknis work in?

Zachary J Miknis examines applications in Art Unit 1645 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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