Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Kamal A Saeed, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SAEED, KAMAL A

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1623 1626

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

SAEED, KAMAL A is assigned to tech center 1600 and art unit 1623. The docket includes 1217 resolved cases, with an 83.8% allowance rate and a 9.8% interview lift. The median time to allowance is 761 days. The extensive record and favorable allowance outcome provide a useful basis for prosecution planning.

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Novo Nordisk A/S, and BAE Systems plc are the leading companies. FINNEGAN, HENDERSON, FARABOW, GARRETT & DUNNER, FOLEY HOAG, LLP (General), and BALLARD SPAHR LLP are the leading firms. The modest interview lift suggests that applicants should emphasize precise written responses while reserving interviews for targeted issues.

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

Performance Statistics

83.8%
Allow Rate
+23.8% vs TC avg
1,238
Total Applications
+9.8%
Interview Lift
761
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1217 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.5%
§101 Eligibility
6.8%
§102 Novelty
8.9%
§103 Obviousness
16.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18872318 HSD17B13 INHIBITORS Non-Final OA Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
18847898 A METHOD OF PRODUCING EXPLOSIVE HMX BY FLOW SYNETHESIS Non-Final OA BAE SYSTEMS PLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kamal A Saeed's allowance rate?

83.8% of resolved applications examined by Kamal A Saeed were allowed (1,217 resolved cases), compared with 51.3% across Art Unit 1623 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kamal A Saeed?

This examiner's interview lift is +9.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kamal A Saeed take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kamal A Saeed took 761 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kamal A Saeed work in?

Kamal A Saeed examines applications in Art Unit 1623 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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