Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PAHAKIS, MANOLIS Y

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2828 3762 3769 3792 3796

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

Manolis Y. Pahakis is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2828 with 565 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 69.9 percent, indicating the frequency with which cases reach a successful conclusion. This 69.9 percent rate is paired with a median days to allowance of 1157.

A notable figure in this profile is the interview lift pct of 48.0. An interview lift of 48.0 percent suggests that speaking directly with the examiner significantly changes the chances of success compared to the baseline. For the 565 resolved cases, this 48.0 percent lift represents a powerful tool for patent agents.

The 1157 median days to allowance indicates a prosecution timeline that applicants must anticipate. Given the 69.9 percent allowance rate, the investment of time is supported by the probability of a grant. Practitioners in Art Unit 2828 should prioritize interviews to leverage the 48.0 percent lift and potentially navigate the 1157 day pendency more effectively in Tech Center 3700.

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

Performance Statistics

69.9%
Allow Rate
At TC average
578
Total Applications
+48.0%
Interview Lift
1157
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 565 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.8%
§101 Eligibility
17.6%
§102 Novelty
31.8%
§103 Obviousness
32.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18175228 COMPACT MUSCLE STIMULATOR Final Rejection Therabody, Inc.
18912769 DISTAL EXTENSION FOR BLOOD PUMP SYSTEMS Non-Final OA ABIOMED, Inc.
18726614 PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY SYSTEM AND METHOD Non-Final OA YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.

Facing This Examiner?

IP Author analyzes examiner patterns and generates tailored response strategies with the highest chance of allowance.

Build Your Strategy

Sign in with your work email

Enter your email to receive a magic link. No password needed.

Personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.

Free tier: 3 strategy analyses per month