Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Sharon M Papciak, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PAPCIAK, SHARON M

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1651 1657

This examiner grants 50% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sharon M. Papciak is assigned to Tech Center 1600 and art unit 1651. Her record contains 521 resolved cases, with a 49.5% allowance rate and a median of 1156 days to allowance. The figures indicate a docket where applicants may need to address allowance uncertainty while maintaining prosecution strategy over an extended timeline.

The interview lift is 22.5%, showing a meaningful recorded association between interviews and allowance outcomes. The leading companies are Novozymes A/S and Algenuity Holdings Ltd. No leading firms are listed. Practitioners may give interviews a defined role in prosecution planning, supported by precise claim amendments and a well-developed technical record.

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

Performance Statistics

49.5%
Allow Rate
-10.5% vs TC avg
530
Total Applications
+22.5%
Interview Lift
1156
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 521 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.1%
§101 Eligibility
7.7%
§102 Novelty
46.0%
§103 Obviousness
28.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18029590 New Granules for Animal Feed Final Rejection Novozymes A/S

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Sharon M Papciak's allowance rate?

49.5% of resolved applications examined by Sharon M Papciak were allowed (521 resolved cases), compared with 31.6% across Art Unit 1651 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Sharon M Papciak?

This examiner's interview lift is +22.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Sharon M Papciak take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Sharon M Papciak took 1,156 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Sharon M Papciak work in?

Sharon M Papciak examines applications in Art Unit 1651 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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