Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: RATHOD, ABHISHEK M

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2835 2841 2846

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

Abhishek M. Rathod has a significant track record in Art Unit 2835 within Tech Center 2800, having handled 537 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 69.6 percent suggests a generally receptive approach to patentability. This figure provides a strong foundation for applicants seeking to secure intellectual property rights in this technical area.

A 41.1 percent interview lift is a particularly notable statistic. It suggests that direct engagement with the examiner is highly effective and may be the deciding factor in many cases. Practitioners should prioritize interviews as a primary tactic to resolve outstanding issues and improve the chances of an allowance.

The median days to allowance is 871, which indicates a relatively efficient prosecution timeline. This speed, combined with the high interview lift, suggests that proactive communication can lead to both faster and more successful outcomes. The data supports a strategy of early and frequent interaction to navigate the examination process.

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

Performance Statistics

69.6%
Allow Rate
+1.6% vs TC avg
542
Total Applications
+41.1%
Interview Lift
871
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 537 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
25.8%
§102 Novelty
56.2%
§103 Obviousness
12.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18806331 FOLDABLE COMPUTING DEVICE Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
19038480 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
19035605 DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
18510025 OPS Computer Adapter Non-Final OA CLEAR TOUCH INTERACTIVE, INC.

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