Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Suezu Y Ellis, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ELLIS, SUEZU Y

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1615 2876

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

ELLIS, SUEZU Y handles cases in tech center 2800 and art unit 1615. The record contains 714 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 76.9%, and a median of 820 days to allowance. Interviews correspond to a 21.6% lift in the allowance rate.

The resolved-case volume supports treating the allowance rate as a meaningful description of the record. The median timeline calls for attention to prosecution scheduling even though allowance is common. The interview lift supports a prepared interview when direct discussion could clarify claim language or the relationship between the claims and cited art.

Valeo S.A., Linxens Holding, and BIOSMART CORPORATION are the leading companies. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, CANTOR COLBURN LLP, and DITTHAVONG, STEINER, & MLOTKOWSKI are the leading firms. These names provide practical reference points for counsel.

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

Performance Statistics

76.9%
Allow Rate
+8.9% vs TC avg
732
Total Applications
+21.6%
Interview Lift
820
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 714 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.1%
§101 Eligibility
15.1%
§102 Novelty
35.7%
§103 Obviousness
31.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18998127 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING FOR PRESENCE OF AN OPTICAL ELEMENT Non-Final OA VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Suezu Y Ellis's allowance rate?

76.9% of resolved applications examined by Suezu Y Ellis were allowed (714 resolved cases), compared with 43.4% across Art Unit 1615 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Suezu Y Ellis?

This examiner's interview lift is +21.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Suezu Y Ellis take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Suezu Y Ellis took 820 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Suezu Y Ellis work in?

Suezu Y Ellis examines applications in Art Unit 1615 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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