Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Tarla R Patel, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PATEL, TARLA R

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3772 3786

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tarla R. Patel is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3772. She has overseen 803 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 73.8%. For cases that reach an allowance, the median days to allowance is 1129.

The interview lift for this examiner is 30.7%, indicating that direct communication is a highly effective strategy for advancing prosecution. This lift suggests that interviews often lead to a grant. Leo Cancer Care Inc. is the top company represented in her portfolio.

The firm Casimir Jones, S.C. frequently handles matters before this examiner. Practitioners should leverage the 30.7% interview lift to improve the 73.8% allowance rate and navigate the 1129-day median pendency. Direct engagement is recommended to resolve outstanding rejections and move toward a grant.

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

Performance Statistics

73.8%
Allow Rate
+3.8% vs TC avg
810
Total Applications
+30.7%
Interview Lift
1129
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 803 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.6%
§101 Eligibility
29.8%
§102 Novelty
41.2%
§103 Obviousness
19.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19352819 SPINE FORCE MODULATING ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Individual inventor
19161361 PATIENT SUPPORT BOARD Non-Final OA LEO CANCER CARE, INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Tarla R Patel's allowance rate?

73.8% of resolved applications examined by Tarla R Patel were allowed (803 resolved cases), compared with 39.7% across Art Unit 3772 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Tarla R Patel?

This examiner's interview lift is +30.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Tarla R Patel take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Tarla R Patel took 1,129 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Tarla R Patel work in?

Tarla R Patel examines applications in Art Unit 3772 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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