Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Awat M Salih, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SALIH, AWAT M

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2845

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

SALIH, AWAT M works in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2845. The profile records 451 resolved cases and an 85.4% allowance rate. The 879-day median to allowance suggests a materially shorter path than profiles with longer stated medians, although applicants should still account for examination time when setting filing and portfolio plans.

The interview lift is 14.8%, providing a positive association that may support targeted examiner discussions. The company concentration is limited to Ariel Scientific Innovations Ltd. and Matsing Inc., while FISH IP LAW, LLP is the only listed firm. That focused representation may help practitioners identify the types of technical matters and prosecution approaches appearing in the available record.

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

Performance Statistics

85.4%
Allow Rate
+17.4% vs TC avg
463
Total Applications
+14.8%
Interview Lift
879
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 451 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
18.1%
§102 Novelty
60.9%
§103 Obviousness
18.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18854561 CONTROLLING A DIRECTIONAL TRANSMISSION BEAM TO COUNTERACT ANTENNA MOVEMENT Non-Final OA Ariel Scientific Innovations Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Awat M Salih's allowance rate?

85.4% of resolved applications examined by Awat M Salih were allowed (451 resolved cases), compared with 77.0% across Art Unit 2845 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Awat M Salih?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Awat M Salih take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Awat M Salih took 879 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Awat M Salih work in?

Awat M Salih examines applications in Art Unit 2845 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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