Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 11, 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 serves in Art Unit 3734 within Tech Center 3700. He has managed 957 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 72.8 percent, showing a high likelihood of patent issuance for the applications he reviews. This 72.8 percent rate suggests a generally positive outlook for applicants whose cases are assigned to him.

The median days to allowance for his cases is 822 days. This duration reflects an efficient timeline for moving from filing to issuance. The interview lift is 25.2 percent, which indicates that interviews are a very effective strategy for advancing prosecution. This 25.2 percent lift is a significant factor when considering the baseline allowance rate.

The Procter & Gamble Company, Nestlé S.A., and Aisapack Holding SA are the top companies in his docket. The firms OBLON, MCCLELLAND, MAIER & NEUSTADT, L.L.P., Barron & Young PLLC, and Dennemeyer & Associates, LLC are his most frequent counterparts. The 822 days to allowance and 25.2 percent interview lift suggest a relatively fast and interview-responsive process.

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
+25.2%
Interview Lift
822
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 957 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
26.4%
§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.
18559364 LIQUID DISPENSER AND PROTECTIVE CAP FOR A LIQUID DISPENSER Non-Final OA Aptar Radolfzell GmbH
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Vishal J Pancholi's allowance rate?

72.8% of resolved applications examined by Vishal J Pancholi were allowed (957 resolved cases), compared with 55.6% 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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