Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SARWAR, BABAR

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2617 2645 3661 3667 3723

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Babar Sarwar operates in Art Unit 2617 of Tech Center 3700. With 1073 resolved cases, the examiner maintains an allowance rate of 85.7 percent. This 85.7 percent rate is much higher than the 19.7 percent interview lift. The median days to allowance is 864, which serves as a key indicator for prosecution speed. This 864 day timeline is a reliable benchmark for applications processed in Art Unit 2617.

The 19.7 percent interview lift provides a secondary path for securing grants when written arguments are insufficient. With 1073 cases resolved, the examiner's high allowance rate is well-documented. Practitioners should consider the 19.7 percent lift as a tool to potentially expedite the 864 day median pendency. The large volume of 1073 cases suggests that the examiner is experienced and efficient within Tech Center 3700. These metrics indicate a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection.

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

Performance Statistics

85.7%
Allow Rate
+15.7% vs TC avg
1,090
Total Applications
+19.7%
Interview Lift
864
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1073 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.1%
§101 Eligibility
28.4%
§102 Novelty
44.6%
§103 Obviousness
11.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18815044 VEHICLE TRAVELING CONTROL SYSTEM Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18422741 CHARGING CONTROL DEVICE AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19297903 ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC DRIVER TRAINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
19135524 METHOD OF CONTROLLING A MINING VEHICLE AND SCHEDULING SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A DRIVING SCHEDULE FOR A MINING VEHICLE Non-Final OA ABB Schweiz AG
18822519 EXCAVATION SYSTEM, WORK SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM Non-Final OA NEC Corporation
19253971 CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18850240 ACCIDENT PREVENTION SYSTEM Final Rejection ZF Friedrichshafen AG
19299860 Apparatus and Method for Controlling Autonomous Driving Vehicle Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18935411 COMPUTER-BASED ORCHESTRATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE MOVEMENT Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation

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