Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Neha Patel, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PATEL, NEHA

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3685 3686 3697 3699

This examiner grants 24% of resolved cases

Analysis

PATEL, NEHA has 358 resolved cases in tech center 3600 and art unit 3600. The profile reports a 24.0% allowance rate, a 21.0% interview lift, and a median of 1550 days to allowance. The allowance rate indicates a demanding prosecution record, while the positive interview measure supports considering examiner discussions as part of a deliberate response strategy.

Royal Bank of Canada, Payrange LLC, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation are the listed companies. The listed firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, Braxton IP PLLC, and FisherBroyles, LLP - MAIN CN. The median timing calls for substantial docket planning, and claim amendments should be supported by a clear record of technical distinctions.

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

Performance Statistics

24.0%
Allow Rate
-28.0% vs TC avg
384
Total Applications
+21.0%
Interview Lift
1550
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 358 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

26.0%
§101 Eligibility
16.0%
§102 Novelty
38.7%
§103 Obviousness
13.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18939999 RELAY DEVICE, RELAY METHOD, COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND TIME SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM Final Rejection Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
18397776 METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR OFFLINE PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION, OFFLINE PAYMENT, AND PAYMENT COLLECTION Non-Final OA ALIPAY (HANGZHOU) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Neha Patel's allowance rate?

24.0% of resolved applications examined by Neha Patel were allowed (358 resolved cases), compared with 38.8% across Art Unit 3600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Neha Patel?

This examiner's interview lift is +21.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Neha Patel take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Neha Patel took 1,550 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Neha Patel work in?

Neha Patel examines applications in Art Unit 3600 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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