Last updated: October 16, 2026

Colin Michael Zorij, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ZORIJ, COLIN MICHAEL

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1723 1734

This examiner grants 0% of resolved cases

Analysis

Colin Michael Zorij is an examiner in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1723. The data for this profile is currently limited, with only 1 resolved case recorded in the system. This single case resulted in an allowance rate of 0.0 percent and an interview lift of 0.0 percent. The median days to allowance is 1834, though practitioners should note that this figure is based on extremely thin data from a single resolution.

Despite the limited case history, several major automotive companies appear in his docket. These include Toyota Motor Corporation, AESC Japan Ltd., and Kia Corporation. Legal representation for these matters has been handled by firms such as JCIPRNET, DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP, and SoraIP, Inc. Applicants should monitor this profile as more cases are resolved to see if the initial grant rate and 1834-day median pendency remain consistent. At present, the data provides only a preliminary glimpse into the prosecution environment for this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

0.0%

Allow Rate

-65.0% vs TC avg

Total Applications

+0.0%

Interview Lift

1834

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 1 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.3%

§101 Eligibility

18.8%

§102 Novelty

56.3%

§103 Obviousness

12.5%

§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
18543243	THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM	Non-Final OA	TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18514398	Vehicle	Non-Final OA	TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18516656	BATTERY SYSTEM	Non-Final OA	Kia Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Colin Michael Zorij's allowance rate?

0.0% of resolved applications examined by Colin Michael Zorij were allowed (1 resolved cases), compared with 59.9% across Art Unit 1723 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Colin Michael Zorij?

This examiner's interview lift is +0.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Colin Michael Zorij take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Colin Michael Zorij took 1,834 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Colin Michael Zorij work in?

Colin Michael Zorij examines applications in Art Unit 1723 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).