Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Mukundbhai G Patel, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PATEL, MUKUNDBHAI G

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2835 3718

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Mukundbhai G. Patel is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2835. He has resolved 791 cases during his tenure. The data shows an allowance rate of 74.8%, which provides a solid baseline for applicants seeking a grant. The median days to allowance for his cases is 815.

Practitioners should note the interview lift of 30.3%, which indicates that direct discussion is a very effective way to move toward an allowance. This lift suggests that the examiner is responsive to verbal arguments and collaborative problem-solving. MillerKnoll Inc. is the top company represented in his portfolio.

The 815-day median pendency suggests a standard timeline for prosecution in this art unit. With a 74.8% allowance rate, the path to grant is accessible, especially when utilizing the 30.3% lift provided by interviews. Applicants should prepare for direct engagement to maximize their chances of success.

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

Performance Statistics

74.8%
Allow Rate
+4.8% vs TC avg
793
Total Applications
+30.3%
Interview Lift
815
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 791 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
33.7%
§102 Novelty
56.7%
§103 Obviousness
7.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18484312 DC POWER SYSTEM FOR MODULAR WORKSTATIONS Final Rejection MillerKnoll, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Mukundbhai G Patel's allowance rate?

74.8% of resolved applications examined by Mukundbhai G Patel were allowed (791 resolved cases), compared with 56.2% across Art Unit 2835 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Mukundbhai G Patel?

This examiner's interview lift is +30.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Mukundbhai G Patel take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Mukundbhai G Patel took 815 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Mukundbhai G Patel work in?

Mukundbhai G Patel examines applications in Art Unit 2835 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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