Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: QUAIM, LAMIA

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3672 3676 3722

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

Lamia Quaim serves as an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3672. With 335 resolved cases, the examiner has a documented history of case resolutions. This number of 335 cases provides a basis for practitioners to analyze the examiner's typical decision-making patterns. These metrics are crucial for developing an informed approach to patent prosecution in this unit.

The allowance rate for this examiner is 74.0 percent, which is a positive indicator for applicants. The interview lift is 17.8 percent, suggesting that direct communication is a beneficial strategy. This 17.8 percent lift shows that interviews can resolve outstanding issues and improve the already strong 74.0 percent allowance rate. Practitioners should consider this lift when deciding how to respond to office actions.

The median days to allowance is 964. This duration indicates the examination process timeline, which is an advantage for applicants seeking timely patent grants. The 964 day median, combined with the 74.0 percent allowance rate, offers a picture of the expected prosecution experience. These data points allow for precise planning and management of patent applications in Tech Center 3700.

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

Performance Statistics

74.0%
Allow Rate
+4.0% vs TC avg
375
Total Applications
+17.8%
Interview Lift
964
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 335 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.2%
§101 Eligibility
23.3%
§102 Novelty
44.0%
§103 Obviousness
24.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19036204 DRILL BIT DESIGN AND DRILLING OPERATION CONTROL WORKFLOW FOR MITIGATING TORQUE OSCILLATIONS Non-Final OA Schlumberger Technology Corporation
18404420 Use Of Bending Moment On Bit Measurements And Simulations To Determine Health Condition Of Push-The-Bit Rotary Steerable Systems And Assess Directional Drilling Capability Final Rejection Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
17491956 METHOD OF USING HYDRAULIC ACTIVATION CHAMBERS FOR ANCHORING DOWNHOLE EQUIPMENT Final Rejection Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
18488583 Stimulating Hydrocarbon Production in a Subsurface Reservoir Final Rejection Saudi Arabian Oil Company
18771488 CONDUITS FOR FEEDING AIR TO SMALL BEARINGS OF JOURNAL AREA OF ROTARY DRILL BIT Non-Final OA Caterpillar Inc.
18736072 DETERMINING A DRILLING PATH IN A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION Non-Final OA WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC
18822126 Downhole Event Detection Final Rejection National Oilwell Varco, L.P.

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