Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Selina Sikder, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SIKDER, SELINA

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2912 2938

This examiner grants 96% of resolved cases

Analysis

SIKDER, SELINA works in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2912. The profile covers 875 resolved cases and shows a 96.2% allowance rate, paired with a 2.3% interview lift. This combination describes a docket where allowances are frequent in the recorded matters, while interviews produce a comparatively limited measured change in outcome. Applicants may therefore place greater emphasis on initial claim drafting, written prosecution positions, and efficient response practice.

The median time to allowance is 566 days. That timing, together with the high allowance rate, supports a prosecution approach focused on preserving momentum and avoiding unnecessary procedural delay. LG Electronics Inc. is the listed leading company, and BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP is the listed leading firm. Counsel familiar with this examiner may find that clear technical distinctions and concise amendment strategies align with the profile’s allowance pattern, while interviews remain available but are not the strongest recorded lever.

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

Performance Statistics

96.2%
Allow Rate
+36.2% vs TC avg
877
Total Applications
+2.3%
Interview Lift
566
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 875 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
6.6%
§102 Novelty
15.3%
§103 Obviousness
29.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35524136 Remote controller for air conditioner Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Selina Sikder's allowance rate?

96.2% of resolved applications examined by Selina Sikder were allowed (875 resolved cases), compared with 96.8% across Art Unit 2912 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Selina Sikder?

This examiner's interview lift is +2.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Selina Sikder take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Selina Sikder took 566 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Selina Sikder work in?

Selina Sikder examines applications in Art Unit 2912 in Tech Center 2900.

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