Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BERHAN, AHMED A

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2622 2637 2639 2663 2696 2698 2871

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ahmed A. Berhan is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, specifically assigned to Art Unit 2622, with 1109 resolved cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 87.6 percent, suggesting a favorable environment for applicants. This 87.6 percent figure is a metric for evaluating the likelihood of a successful grant on this docket. The 1109 resolved cases provide a robust statistical foundation for these insights and establish a consistent pattern of performance.

The interview lift is 11.4 percent, indicating that formal discussions are an effective tool for advancing prosecution. This 11.4 percent lift suggests that an interview can further enhance the 87.6 percent allowance rate. Practitioners should consider this positive impact when deciding how to respond to office actions. The median days to allowance is 840, which reflects the timeframe for reaching a grant. This 840 median days to allowance allows for effective planning in Tech Center 2800.

The data in Art Unit 2622 shows that the interview lift is 11.4 percent, offering an additional tool for success. The 840 median days to allowance helps set expectations for the overall timeline of successful cases. The 87.6 percent allowance rate remains a key metric for evaluating the likelihood of a grant. These data points offer a reliable guide for navigating the examination process and managing client expectations.

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

Performance Statistics

87.6%
Allow Rate
+19.6% vs TC avg
1,126
Total Applications
+11.4%
Interview Lift
840
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1109 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.6%
§101 Eligibility
24.3%
§102 Novelty
51.3%
§103 Obviousness
10.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19175466 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING IMAGE OF CELESTIAL OBJECT Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18651695 METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRANSMISSION RATE OF GLASS IN VEHICLE, SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME, AND VEHICLE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19190602 MANUALLY OPERATED RING DRIVE Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
18958129 Method and Computing Device for Focus Region-Based Data Capture Final Rejection Zebra Technologies Corporation
19193673 FOCUS CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, AND FOCUS CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19208893 ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, REPRODUCTION DEVICE, REPRODUCTION METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND RECORDING METHOD Non-Final OA NIKON CORPORATION
19049811 CAMERA LENS BARREL, CAMERA MODULE, AND OPTICAL DEVICE Non-Final OA LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
18156563 POWER MANAGEMENT OF DOORBELL SYSTEMS Non-Final OA Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
19297690 CAMERA-EQUIPPED PORTABLE INFORMATION TERMINAL DEVICE Non-Final OA MAXELL, LTD.
19096744 RAMP GENERATOR AND IMAGING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA SK hynix Inc.
18828459 APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR PANCHARATNAM-BERRY PHASE AUGMENTED GRADIENT-INDEX LIQUID CRYSTAL LENSES Non-Final OA Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC

Facing This Examiner?

IP Author analyzes examiner patterns and generates tailored response strategies with the highest chance of allowance.

Build Your Strategy

Sign in with your work email

Enter your email to receive a magic link. No password needed.

Personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.

Free tier: 3 strategy analyses per month