Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Anshul Sood, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SOOD, ANSHUL

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3665 3666 3667 3669

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

SOOD, ANSHUL works in tech center 3600 and art unit 3665. The profile shows 555 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 83.1%, and a median of 873 days to allowance. The combination of a substantial record and an allowance rate above four-fifths provides a useful starting point for evaluating likely prosecution posture.

The interview lift is 12.5%, indicating that interviews have a positive association with allowance outcomes in the available data. Kia Corporation, Cummins Inc., and Tesla Inc. are the leading companies. The listed firms are Bridgeway IP Law Group, PLLC and Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP. The median timing remains relevant for portfolio scheduling.

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

Performance Statistics

83.1%
Allow Rate
+31.1% vs TC avg
563
Total Applications
+12.5%
Interview Lift
873
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 555 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.9%
§101 Eligibility
15.5%
§102 Novelty
43.4%
§103 Obviousness
28.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19178465 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SMART REGENERATIVE BRAKING BASED ON YAW RATE Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
19095417 END OF BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) VEHICLE SYSTEM OPERATION Final Rejection Cummins Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Anshul Sood's allowance rate?

83.1% of resolved applications examined by Anshul Sood were allowed (555 resolved cases), compared with 64.2% across Art Unit 3665 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Anshul Sood?

This examiner's interview lift is +12.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Anshul Sood take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Anshul Sood took 873 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Anshul Sood work in?

Anshul Sood examines applications in Art Unit 3665 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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