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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Fazle A Rashid, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as RASHID, FAZLE A

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1700 1748 1749 1774

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Analysis

RASHID, FAZLE A has resolved 337 cases in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1700. The allowance rate is 55.5%, the interview lift is 48.9%, and the median time to allowance is 1132 days. The figures show a moderate allowance rate and a substantial interview-associated change, indicating that interview preparation may deserve meaningful attention.

The listed companies are Sonoco Development Inc., Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH, and Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc. The listed firms are MARSHALL, GERSTEIN & BORUN LLP, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, and THE WEBB LAW FIRM, P.C. Practitioners should frame interviews around specific claim limitations and preserve any resulting clarification in the written record. The median timing should be considered when setting expectations and organizing continuation or amendment decisions.

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

Performance Statistics

55.5%
Allow Rate
-9.5% vs TC avg
345
Total Applications
+48.9%
Interview Lift
1132
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 337 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
24.8%
§102 Novelty
41.8%
§103 Obviousness
29.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17928084 METHODS FOR FORMING A SUBSTRATE Non-Final OA KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Fazle A Rashid's allowance rate?

55.5% of resolved applications examined by Fazle A Rashid were allowed (337 resolved cases), compared with 40.4% across Art Unit 1700 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Fazle A Rashid?

This examiner's interview lift is +48.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Fazle A Rashid take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Fazle A Rashid took 1,132 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Fazle A Rashid work in?

Fazle A Rashid examines applications in Art Unit 1700 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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