Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PATHAK, PRAACHI M.

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3721 3731

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Praachi M. Pathak is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3721. The examiner has 299 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 79.9%. This 79.9% rate indicates a high likelihood of grant for applications processed by this examiner. The median days to allowance is 1128, which provides a timeline for the expected duration of the prosecution process. These 299 resolved cases offer a solid statistical basis for these metrics.

The interview lift is 22.5%, suggesting that interviews are a productive way to move applications toward allowance. This 22.5% lift is an increase over the 79.9% baseline, making it a key strategic consideration for practitioners. The 1128-day median pendency reflects a standard duration for cases in Tech Center 3700. By engaging in direct dialogue, applicants may be able to resolve technical issues more effectively. These metrics provide a clear picture of the examiner's disposition and the value of proactive communication during the patent examination process.

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

Performance Statistics

79.9%
Allow Rate
+9.9% vs TC avg
306
Total Applications
+22.5%
Interview Lift
1128
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 299 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
21.4%
§102 Novelty
39.6%
§103 Obviousness
32.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17916522 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING PRODUCT ORIENTATION IN A PACKAGE Final Rejection WESTROCK PACKAGING SYSTEMS, LLC

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