Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: SHAH, MEHULKUMAR J

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2179 2400 2459

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

Mehulkumar J. Shah is an examiner in Tech Center 2400, specifically Art Unit 2179. He has handled 312 resolved cases, providing a robust dataset for analysis. The allowance rate stands at 67.6 percent, which indicates a generally positive environment for patent applicants. This rate suggests that a majority of the applications reaching a resolution are granted. The 312 resolved cases establish the current baseline.

The data shows a significant interview lift of 36.5 percent. This suggests that engaging in an interview is a highly effective strategy for increasing the chances of allowance beyond the 67.6 percent baseline. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication, as the 36.5 percent lift indicates that the examiner is responsive to the dialogue and clarifications that occur during these sessions. This lift is a key strategic consideration.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1193. This figure represents the middle point of the timeline for successful cases. While the 67.6 percent allowance rate is encouraging, the 1193 day pendency suggests that the process requires patience. The 312 resolved cases provide a solid foundation for these metrics, allowing applicants to plan their prosecution strategy with a clear understanding of both the odds and the 1193 day expected duration.

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

Performance Statistics

67.6%
Allow Rate
+9.6% vs TC avg
327
Total Applications
+36.5%
Interview Lift
1193
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 312 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

11.2%
§101 Eligibility
7.3%
§102 Novelty
62.7%
§103 Obviousness
14.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19076671 TRAILER NETWORK SYSTEM FOR DATA COMMUNICATION IN A TRAILER VEHICLE, TRAILER VEHICLE HAVING SAME, AND METHOD FOR SAME Non-Final OA ZF CV Systems Global GmbH
19232159 SYNCHRONIZING ENHANCED AUDIO TRANSPORTS WITH BACKWARD COMPATIBLE AUDIO TRANSPORTS Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
19115665 EDGE-NATIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF EDGE APPLICATIONS Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18756341 OPTIMIZED DELIVERY FOR SPHERICAL MEDIA CONTENT Final Rejection Adeia Guides Inc.
18978773 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BOOTSTRAPPING INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE DATA CENTERS WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE NETWORK Non-Final OA JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
19079686 DECODING METHOD AND APPARATUS, DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD AND APPARATUS, TERMINAL, AND SERVER Non-Final OA VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
18677030 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LATENCY MANAGEMENT Non-Final OA Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
19170680 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STORING AND MANAGING DIGITAL ASSETS Non-Final OA YAHOO ASSETS LLC
18890973 CHOREOGRAPHY BASED DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Non-Final OA Dell Products L.P.
18750435 NETWORK ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION USING MACHINE LEARNING Final Rejection AT&T Mobility II LLC
18717864 CONTENT DELIVERY Non-Final OA BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
18514736 DYNAMIC DATA-STREAM SELECTION FROM EDGE DEVICES Non-Final OA Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP

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