Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ULLAH, ARIF

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3623 3625 3683

This examiner grants 48% of resolved cases

Analysis

Arif Ullah works in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3600, with 360 resolved cases. The examiner's allowance rate is 47.5%, and the median days to allowance is 1216. The interview lift is 36.7%, which is a significant increase that practitioners should leverage.

The 36.7% lift is a key metric, as it suggests that oral advocacy is effective with this examiner. Given the 1216-day median, an interview could be a vital tool for moving the case forward and improving the 47.5% baseline. With 360 resolved cases, these statistics provide a clear roadmap for navigating Art Unit 3600. Practitioners should prioritize an interview early in the process to capitalize on the 36.7% lift. The 1216-day timeline requires a proactive approach to avoid unnecessary delays. Strategy should focus on direct communication to improve outcomes.

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

Performance Statistics

47.5%
Allow Rate
-4.5% vs TC avg
399
Total Applications
+36.7%
Interview Lift
1216
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 360 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

42.3%
§101 Eligibility
7.3%
§102 Novelty
38.3%
§103 Obviousness
9.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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