Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BEG, SAMAH A

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2668 2676

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Samah A. Beg is an examiner in Art Unit 2668 within Tech Center 2600. He has 331 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 78.2%. This 78.2% allowance rate provides a baseline for the probability of a grant on his docket. Practitioners can use this figure to evaluate the likelihood of success for applications in this technology area. The 331 resolved cases suggest a stable examination pattern.

The interview lift is 31.4%. This metric indicates that cases with an interview have a higher probability of allowance than those without an interview. When compared to the 78.2% allowance rate, the 31.4% lift suggests that direct communication is a factor in reaching a positive outcome. For the 331 resolved cases, interviews appear to be a productive tactical choice for practitioners. This 31.4% lift is an indicator of examiner responsiveness.

The median days to allowance is 854. This timeline represents the middle point of pendency for granted applications. Practitioners should expect a prosecution cycle around 854 days. These metrics offer a data-grounded view of the examiner's procedural habits and the impact of interviews on the allowance rate. The 854-day duration, combined with the interview lift, provides a set of benchmarks for navigating Art Unit 2668.

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

Performance Statistics

78.2%
Allow Rate
+16.2% vs TC avg
339
Total Applications
+31.4%
Interview Lift
854
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 331 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.2%
§101 Eligibility
15.6%
§102 Novelty
45.3%
§103 Obviousness
23.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18864040 DETECTION SYSTEM, DETECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM Non-Final OA NEC Corporation
18467866 EDGE HIGHLIGHTING FOR LIGHTWEIGHT VIEWER Non-Final OA RTX CORPORATION
18625311 FACE CONCEALMENT DETECTION Final Rejection Alarm.com Incorporated
18704168 A MACHINE VISION SYSTEM FOR LARVAL AQUATIC ANIMAL REARING Non-Final OA RAMOT AT TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY LTD.

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