Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SIKDER, SELINA

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2912 2938

This examiner grants 96% of resolved cases

Analysis

Selina Sikder is a high-volume examiner in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2912. The data shows 875 resolved cases and a very high allowance rate of 96.2 percent. This 96.2 percent allowance rate indicates that almost all applications reaching a final resolution are granted. With 875 resolved cases, the data offers a very stable view of the examiner's typical outcomes.

The interview lift is 2.3 percent. With a 96.2 percent allowance rate, the impact of interviews is minimal but still positive. Practitioners should consider the 2.3 percent lift as a secondary strategy if initial written responses do not lead to an allowance. This figure is derived from the large pool of 875 cases resolved by the examiner in Tech Center 2900.

The median days to allowance is 566. This 566-day median reflects a highly efficient prosecution process. This duration is significantly shorter than many other units in the office. Applicants can expect a rapid resolution for their cases in Art Unit 2912 based on the 875 resolved cases and the 566-day benchmark.

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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