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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Akash K Varma, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as VARMA, AKASH K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1772 1773 1778 1797 3763

This examiner grants 67% of resolved cases

Analysis

VARMA, AKASH K has resolved 590 cases in technology center 3700 and art unit 1772. The allowance rate is 66.6%, and the median time to allowance is 1162 days. Interviews are associated with a 34.1% lift in the allowance rate. The record combines substantial case activity with a material reported association between interviews and allowance outcomes.

University of Massachusetts, Komatsu Ltd., and Yokogawa Electric Corporation are the listed leading companies. BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD., Barron & Young PLLC, and BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP are the listed leading firms. Practitioners can use these recurring participants to support docket research and give deliberate consideration to interview preparation.

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

Performance Statistics

66.6%
Allow Rate
-3.4% vs TC avg
624
Total Applications
+34.1%
Interview Lift
1162
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 590 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
10.9%
§102 Novelty
45.9%
§103 Obviousness
35.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18728950 OIL FILTER DEVICE Non-Final OA Komatsu Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Akash K Varma's allowance rate?

66.6% of resolved applications examined by Akash K Varma were allowed (590 resolved cases), compared with 59.5% across Art Unit 1772 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Akash K Varma?

This examiner's interview lift is +34.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Akash K Varma take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Akash K Varma took 1,162 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Akash K Varma work in?

Akash K Varma examines applications in Art Unit 1772 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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