Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Abhishek M Rathod, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as RATHOD, ABHISHEK M

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2835 2841 2846

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

RATHOD, ABHISHEK M handles cases in tech center 2800 and art unit 2835. The profile records 539 resolved cases, a 69.8% allowance rate, and a median of 871 days to allowance. The 41.1% interview lift is materially more prominent than the allowance outcome alone, making examiner interviews a potentially important part of a prosecution plan supported by this record.

The listed companies are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Display Co., Ltd., and Clear Touch Interactive Inc. The principal firms are SUGHRUE MION, PLLC and Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP. Counsel working in this unit can use the profile to identify an examiner with meaningful interview-associated movement, while the 871-day median provides a specific timing consideration for portfolio planning and client expectations.

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

Performance Statistics

69.8%
Allow Rate
+1.8% vs TC avg
545
Total Applications
+41.1%
Interview Lift
871
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 539 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
25.8%
§102 Novelty
56.3%
§103 Obviousness
12.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18806331 FOLDABLE COMPUTING DEVICE Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Abhishek M Rathod's allowance rate?

69.8% of resolved applications examined by Abhishek M Rathod were allowed (539 resolved cases), compared with 56.2% across Art Unit 2835 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Abhishek M Rathod?

This examiner's interview lift is +41.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Abhishek M Rathod take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Abhishek M Rathod took 871 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Abhishek M Rathod work in?

Abhishek M Rathod examines applications in Art Unit 2835 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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