Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Vishal J Pancholi, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PANCHOLI, VISHAL J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3734 3752 3754 3761

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Vishal J. Pancholi works in Tech Center 3700 and art unit 3734. The profile contains 960 resolved cases, a 72.8% allowance rate, and a median of 822 days to allowance. The substantial case volume supports a useful view of the examiner’s recorded outcomes and prosecution timing.

The interview lift is 25.2%, showing a meaningful recorded association between interviews and allowance outcomes. The leading companies are AptarGroup Inc., Nestlé S.A., and Aisapack Holding SA. The leading firms are Barron & Young PLLC, Dennemeyer & Associates, LLC, and DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP - Minneapolis. Counsel may integrate interview preparation with focused written responses to manage claim scope and technical distinctions.

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

Performance Statistics

72.8%
Allow Rate
+2.8% vs TC avg
986
Total Applications
+25.2%
Interview Lift
822
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 960 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
26.4%
§102 Novelty
53.1%
§103 Obviousness
17.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19103532 A BULK DISPENSER Non-Final OA Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
19089259 PIPING TOOL Non-Final OA EPOCH COMPANY, LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Vishal J Pancholi's allowance rate?

72.8% of resolved applications examined by Vishal J Pancholi were allowed (960 resolved cases), compared with 55.5% across Art Unit 3734 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Vishal J Pancholi?

This examiner's interview lift is +25.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Vishal J Pancholi take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Vishal J Pancholi took 822 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Vishal J Pancholi work in?

Vishal J Pancholi examines applications in Art Unit 3734 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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