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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Yusef A Ahmed, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as AHMED, YUSEF A

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2838 2839

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Yusef A. Ahmed is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2838, with 562 resolved cases. He has an allowance rate of 83.5% and a median pendency of 761 days. The interview lift is 40.7%, indicating that interviews are exceptionally effective for practitioners. Rivian Ip Holdings LLC, Mcmaster University, and Tritium Electronics Pte. Ltd. are the top companies. The firms Lexnovia, Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C., and SMART & BIGGAR LP are frequently involved.

The 83.5% allowance rate across 562 resolved cases indicates a high probability of success. Practitioners can use the 40.7% interview lift to resolve issues and potentially manage the 761-day median pendency. With 562 resolved cases, the examiner is establishing a consistent history of granting patents. For Rivian Ip Holdings LLC, the 83.5% rate and 40.7% lift are key data points for managing their portfolio. This profile suggests that both the allowance rate and the impact of interviews are strong indicators of success.

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

Performance Statistics

83.5%
Allow Rate
+15.5% vs TC avg
576
Total Applications
+40.7%
Interview Lift
761
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 562 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
36.2%
§102 Novelty
42.7%
§103 Obviousness
14.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18541124 DUAL-ACTIVE BRIDGE CONVERTER AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME Final Rejection McMaster University
18782718 RECONFIGURATION OF DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING POWER ELECTRONIC MODULE TO PERFORM VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE APPLICATIONS Non-Final OA Rivian IP Holdings, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Yusef A Ahmed's allowance rate?

83.5% of resolved applications examined by Yusef A Ahmed were allowed (562 resolved cases), compared with 76.3% across Art Unit 2838 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Yusef A Ahmed?

This examiner's interview lift is +40.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Yusef A Ahmed take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Yusef A Ahmed took 761 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Yusef A Ahmed work in?

Yusef A Ahmed examines applications in Art Unit 2838 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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