Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PAPCIAK, SHARON M

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1651 1657

This examiner grants 50% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sharon M. Papciak is an examiner in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1651, with a total of 521 resolved cases. Her allowance rate of 49.5% indicates a nearly equal distribution between granted applications and those that are abandoned. This 49.5% rate provides a baseline for applicants to gauge their chances of success during the examination process. The 521 resolved cases offer a significant data set for evaluating the prosecution landscape in this specific art unit.

The median days to allowance for her cases is 1156. This 1156-day figure represents the midpoint of the duration required to reach a grant, which is a critical metric for managing expectations regarding the speed of review. For firms and companies, the 1156 days to allowance is essential for strategic planning and budgeting. Understanding this 1156-day benchmark helps stakeholders navigate the procedural requirements of Tech Center 1600.

A notable aspect of her profile is the interview lift of 22.5%. This 22.5% lift indicates that conducting an interview is associated with a higher probability of success compared to cases without such engagement. Given the 49.5% base allowance rate, the 22.5% lift suggests that verbal communication is an effective tool for overcoming rejections. Practitioners should prioritize interviews in Art Unit 1651 to leverage this 22.5% lift and improve their outcomes.

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
533
Total Applications
+22.5%
Interview Lift
1156
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 521 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.0%
§101 Eligibility
7.8%
§102 Novelty
46.0%
§103 Obviousness
28.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18484359 METHODS OF INCREASING BIOMASS PRODUCTIVITY IN ALGAE CULTURES Final Rejection Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University
18029590 New Granules for Animal Feed Final Rejection Novozymes A/S

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