Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PANCHOLI, VISHAL J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3734 3752 3754 3761

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Vishal J. Pancholi is an examiner in Art Unit 3734, part of Tech Center 3700. The examiner has a high volume of 954 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 72.7 percent. This indicates a generally positive outlook for applicants, with nearly three-quarters of cases reaching a grant. The median days to allowance is 822, which is an efficient timeline for the mechanical arts or related fields. These statistics, based on 954 cases, provide a robust and reliable guide for practitioners navigating prosecution in Art Unit 3734, offering a clear expectation for both outcome and duration.

The interview lift for this examiner is 25.4 percent. This is a substantial increase over the 72.7 percent allowance rate, suggesting that interviews are a highly effective way to secure a grant. The 25.4 percent lift indicates that the examiner is responsive to the arguments and clarifications provided during oral discussions. Given the 822-day median pendency, an interview could be a vital step in ensuring a successful and efficient resolution. The data from 954 resolved cases strongly supports a proactive communication strategy with this examiner to maximize the chances of success.

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
972
Total Applications
+25.3%
Interview Lift
822
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 955 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
26.3%
§102 Novelty
53.4%
§103 Obviousness
17.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18816511 NOZZLE FOR DISPENSING ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS Non-Final OA The Procter & Gamble Company
19103532 A BULK DISPENSER Non-Final OA Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
18841626 REFILL FOR PACKAGING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING Final Rejection AISAPACK HOLDING SA
18720409 POUCH AND CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR STORING A FLUID PRODUCT AND DEVICE FOR STORING AND DISPENSING THE FLUID PRODUCT Non-Final OA L'OREAL

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