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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Gelek W Topgyal, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TOPGYAL, GELEK W

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2481 2484 2621 2638

This examiner grants 60% of resolved cases

Analysis

TOPGYAL, GELEK W works in tech center 2600 and art unit 2481. The record includes 622 resolved cases, a 59.6% allowance rate, and a median of 1315 days to allowance. Interviews are associated with a 19.3% lift, giving examiner interaction a meaningful role alongside careful claim and amendment planning.

Representative companies are Apple Inc., Snap Inc., and Tyco Fire & Security GmbH. The listed firms are Harrity & Harrity, LLP, Kowert Hood Munyon Rankin & Goetzel (Apple), and ScienBiziP, PC. The company and firm information gives practitioners concrete references for evaluating prosecution experience in this technology area.

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

Performance Statistics

59.6%
Allow Rate
-2.4% vs TC avg
655
Total Applications
+19.3%
Interview Lift
1315
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 622 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.7%
§101 Eligibility
24.1%
§102 Novelty
57.0%
§103 Obviousness
3.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19028900 Grouping Maneuvers For Display In A Navigation Presentation Final Rejection Apple Inc.
19029038 Grouping Maneuvers For Display In A Navigation Presentation Final Rejection Apple Inc.
19028948 Grouping Maneuvers For Display In A Navigation Presentation Final Rejection Apple Inc.
19028978 Grouping Maneuvers For Display In A Navigation Presentation Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
19029086 Grouping Maneuvers For Display In A Navigation Presentation Final Rejection Apple Inc.
19002384 EXTERNAL RECORDING INDICATORS Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18420466 Summarizing Events Over a Time Period Final Rejection Google LLC
19263198 AUTO TRIMMING FOR AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT IN MESSAGING SYSTEMS Non-Final OA Snap Inc.
18484326 SOUND SYNC ON VIDEO MONTAGES Non-Final OA Snap Inc.
18986555 GESTURE DIRECTED REAL-TIME VIDEO EDITING Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Gelek W Topgyal's allowance rate?

59.6% of resolved applications examined by Gelek W Topgyal were allowed (622 resolved cases), compared with 66.0% across Art Unit 2481 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Gelek W Topgyal?

This examiner's interview lift is +19.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Gelek W Topgyal take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Gelek W Topgyal took 1,315 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Gelek W Topgyal work in?

Gelek W Topgyal examines applications in Art Unit 2481 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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