Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Yogesh P Patel, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PATEL, YOGESH P

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3772 3776 3791

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Analysis

Patel, Yogesh P is assigned to Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3732, with 802 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 57.9%, the interview lift is 58.6%, and the median time to allowance is 1338 days. The interview measure is slightly higher than the allowance rate, making interview preparation a particularly prominent feature of the available prosecution data.

The listed companies are Viax Dental Technologies LLC, 3M Company, and Align Technology Inc. The leading firms are Lerner David LLP, BAKER BOTTS L.L.P., and Harrity & Harrity, LLP. The high resolution volume supports using the profile for planning, while the extended median timing makes early identification of claim issues and focused interview agendas especially practical.

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

Performance Statistics

57.9%
Allow Rate
-12.1% vs TC avg
825
Total Applications
+58.6%
Interview Lift
1338
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 802 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.9%
§101 Eligibility
17.9%
§102 Novelty
48.4%
§103 Obviousness
28.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18825355 One-Piece Dental Restoration Molds Non-Final OA Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
17517205 System Having A Laser And An Adhesive For The Securing Of A Dental Restoration Part And Method For Securing A Restoration Part, In Particular A Dental Restoration Part Final Rejection Ivoclar Vivadent AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Yogesh P Patel's allowance rate?

57.9% of resolved applications examined by Yogesh P Patel were allowed (802 resolved cases), compared with 52.0% across Art Unit 3732 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Yogesh P Patel?

This examiner's interview lift is +58.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Yogesh P Patel take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Yogesh P Patel took 1,338 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Yogesh P Patel work in?

Yogesh P Patel examines applications in Art Unit 3732 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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