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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Seth Adam Silverman, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SILVERMAN, SETH ADAM

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2141 2145 2172 2174 2179 2199 2663

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

SILVERMAN, SETH ADAM examines in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2141. His profile records 479 resolved cases, a 73.5% allowance rate, and a 13.7% interview lift. The allowance rate indicates a generally favorable recorded outcome pattern, while the interview figure suggests that interviews may supplement rather than replace strong written prosecution. Applicants should present claim distinctions clearly and use interviews to confirm the examiner’s understanding of the proposed resolution.

The median time to allowance is 994 days. Apple Inc., Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd., and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. are the listed leading companies. The listed firms are BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD., YHE Law LLP - Apple, and ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP. Counsel may reasonably prioritize efficient written responses and targeted interviews when useful. The profile also supports attention to prosecution timing, because a favorable allowance pattern does not eliminate the need to manage the application through a substantial examination period.

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

Performance Statistics

73.5%
Allow Rate
+11.5% vs TC avg
512
Total Applications
+13.7%
Interview Lift
994
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 479 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.8%
§101 Eligibility
17.5%
§102 Novelty
61.1%
§103 Obviousness
10.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18742285 Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium Storing History Management Program, History Management Method, and History Management Device Final Rejection Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
18828383 TWO WAY SCREEN MIRRORING USING A SMART TABLE Non-Final OA Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18793486 Venues Map Application And System Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18666701 USER INTERFACES FOR DYNAMIC RECOMMENDATIONS Final Rejection Apple Inc.
18658909 USER INTERFACES FOR VERSION TRACKING OF DOCUMENTS Final Rejection Apple Inc.
18444256 USER INTERFACES FOR PROVIDING LIVE VIDEO Final Rejection Apple Inc.
18490461 CONTROL APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONTROL APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18862146 INFORMATION PRESENTATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18708521 INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, TERMINAL AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18672597 AUTOMATIC CINEMATIC MODE FALLBACK FOR HIGH LATENCY CONNECTIONS DURING XR STREAMING Final Rejection Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
18926207 LIVE WALLPAPER DISPLAY METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18936597 TURN-BASED COLLABORATIVE PLAYLIST Non-Final OA Snap Inc.
18699500 SWITCH CONTROL DISPLAY METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA Honor Device Co., Ltd.
17850311 ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES Final Rejection Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18658264 Methods for Representing Data Analysis and Systems for Same Final Rejection The Regents of the University of California
18739075 SPEECH MESSAGE PLAYBACK Final Rejection Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
18817150 IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM Non-Final OA KYOCERA CORPORATION
18225936 SYSTEM FOR GESTURE RECOGNITION BY A REMOTE TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY Non-Final OA Rockwell Collins, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Seth Adam Silverman's allowance rate?

73.5% of resolved applications examined by Seth Adam Silverman were allowed (479 resolved cases), compared with 26.4% across Art Unit 2141 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Seth Adam Silverman?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Seth Adam Silverman take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Seth Adam Silverman took 994 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Seth Adam Silverman work in?

Seth Adam Silverman examines applications in Art Unit 2141 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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