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Last updated: October 25, 2026

Nirav B Patel, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PATEL, NIRAV B

Tech Center 6200 • Art Units: 1600 2135 2400 2435 2496 2498 6214

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nirav B. Patel is an examiner in Tech Center 6200 and Art Unit 1600. He has managed 213 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 72.3%, which is a positive sign for applicants. The median days to allowance for his cases is 1459.

The interview lift for this examiner is 41.1%, indicating that direct engagement is an extremely effective strategy for advancing prosecution. This substantial lift suggests that verbal communication can resolve issues that written responses might not. McAfee LLC is the top company represented in his portfolio.

The firm Patent Capital Group - McAfee, LLC handles a significant volume of work before this examiner. Given the 72.3% allowance rate and the high 41.1% interview lift, practitioners should prioritize interviews to navigate the 1459-day median pendency and secure a grant.

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

Performance Statistics

72.3%
Allow Rate
+12.3% vs TC avg
215
Total Applications
+41.1%
Interview Lift
1459
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 213 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

20.3%
§101 Eligibility
11.3%
§102 Novelty
51.6%
§103 Obviousness
7.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17401429 Web Conference Security Non-Final OA McAfee, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Nirav B Patel's allowance rate?

72.3% of resolved applications examined by Nirav B Patel were allowed (213 resolved cases), compared with 37.3% across Art Unit 1600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Nirav B Patel?

This examiner's interview lift is +41.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Nirav B Patel take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Nirav B Patel took 1,459 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Nirav B Patel work in?

Nirav B Patel examines applications in Art Unit 1600 in Tech Center 6200.

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