Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Sedef Esra Ayalp Paquette, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PAQUETTE, SEDEF ESRA AYALP

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1746 1747 1749 3723

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

This record includes 448 resolved cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1746. The allowance rate is 63.6%, and the median time to allowance is 1080 days. Interview lift is 45.9%, a substantial positive association that makes interview preparation a notable prosecution consideration.

The listed companies are Bridgestone Corporation, Vmi Holland B.V., and The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. The listed firms are KENJA IP LAW PC, Workman Nydegger, and ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP, Los Angeles. The combination of 63.6% allowance and 45.9% interview lift supports using interviews alongside focused claim amendments and clear technical explanations.

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

Performance Statistics

63.6%
Allow Rate
-6.4% vs TC avg
498
Total Applications
+45.9%
Interview Lift
1080
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 448 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
14.1%
§102 Novelty
52.0%
§103 Obviousness
32.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19135799 TIRE Final Rejection BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
19128574 TIRE AND TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY Final Rejection BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
19105338 LAMINATE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATE, AND TIRE Final Rejection BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
18997617 MOTORCYCLE TIRE Non-Final OA BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
18995477 MOTORCYCLE TIRE Non-Final OA BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
18872933 METHOD FOR PRODUCING TIRE AND TIRE Final Rejection BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
18864896 TIRE MANUFACTURING METHOD Final Rejection BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
18567405 TIRE Final Rejection BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
19123709 LAND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BLOCK Non-Final OA Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
18716718 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF A NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE Final Rejection Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
18854883 HIGH LOAD CAPACITY TIRE COMPRISING A SIDEWALL STIFFENING INSERT Final Rejection COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
18639034 RFID TAG WITHIN RUBBER SUBSTRATE Final Rejection The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
18876996 TIRE Non-Final OA THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD.
16605783 Pneumatic Tire Non-Final OA The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Sedef Esra Ayalp Paquette's allowance rate?

63.6% of resolved applications examined by Sedef Esra Ayalp Paquette were allowed (448 resolved cases), compared with 57.1% across Art Unit 1746 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Sedef Esra Ayalp Paquette?

This examiner's interview lift is +45.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Sedef Esra Ayalp Paquette take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Sedef Esra Ayalp Paquette took 1,080 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Sedef Esra Ayalp Paquette work in?

Sedef Esra Ayalp Paquette examines applications in Art Unit 1746 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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