Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Ali Soroush, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SOROUSH, ALI

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1600 1611 1614 1616 1617 1629

This examiner grants 47% of resolved cases

Analysis

SOROUSH, ALI works in tech center 1600 and art unit 1600. The profile includes 792 resolved cases, a 46.7% allowance rate, and a median of 1327 days to allowance. The allowance rate indicates a demanding prosecution record, and the median timing suggests that applications may remain active through an extended examination process.

The interview lift is 30.9%, which makes interviews a potentially important tool for addressing examination issues. Biotronik SE & Co. KG, Retune Pharma Inc., and Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. are the leading companies. The principal firms are Lewis Kohn & Walker LLP, SUGHRUE-265550, and WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI.

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

Performance Statistics

46.7%
Allow Rate
-13.3% vs TC avg
799
Total Applications
+30.9%
Interview Lift
1327
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 792 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.1%
§101 Eligibility
17.6%
§102 Novelty
57.9%
§103 Obviousness
14.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18273708 Materials and Methods for Treating Viral and Other Medical Conditions Non-Final OA Biotronik AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Ali Soroush's allowance rate?

46.7% of resolved applications examined by Ali Soroush were allowed (792 resolved cases), compared with 37.3% across Art Unit 1600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Ali Soroush?

This examiner's interview lift is +30.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Ali Soroush take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Ali Soroush took 1,327 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Ali Soroush work in?

Ali Soroush examines applications in Art Unit 1600 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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