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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tadesse Hailu, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HAILU, TADESSE

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2173 2174 2179 2457 2617

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tadesse Hailu is an examiner in Art Unit 2173 of Tech Center 2600. The examiner has 982 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 78.0%. The median time to allowance is 1229 days. This 78.0% rate suggests a generally favorable environment for patent applicants.

The data shows an interview lift of 4.0%, indicating a small but positive impact from direct communication. Top companies include Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Apple Inc., and Canon Inc. These major technology firms are frequently represented by counsel from BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD, Brooks Kushman P.C., and Gray Ice Higdon (Google LLC).

The 1229 days median pendency is an important factor for timeline management. While the 4.0% interview lift is modest, it can still be a useful tool for resolving specific issues. With 982 resolved cases, the examiner's 78.0% allowance rate provides a reliable benchmark for prosecution in this art unit.

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

Performance Statistics

78.0%
Allow Rate
+16.0% vs TC avg
1,016
Total Applications
+4.0%
Interview Lift
1229
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 982 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.6%
§101 Eligibility
38.3%
§102 Novelty
41.2%
§103 Obviousness
8.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18920714 BROADCAST RECEIVING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18731178 DEVICES, METHODS, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR DISPLAYING VIEWS OF PHYSICAL LOCATIONS Final Rejection Apple Inc.
18903077 INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, COMMUNICATION DEVICE Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18811322 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR GENERATIVE MODELS WITH DYNAMIC PROMPT ADJUSTMENT Non-Final OA GOOGLE LLC
18660246 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM Final Rejection SONY CORPORATION
18891426 CONNECTING USERS TO ENTITIES BASED ON RECOGNIZED OBJECTS Final Rejection STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
18937194 METHODS, DEVICES AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR PERFORMING A FUNCTION BASED ON USER INPUT Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18850996 DISPLAY METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection HONOR DEVICE CO., LTD.
18590385 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING OVERLAYS OF 3D MODELS IN 2D CONTENT ITEMS Non-Final OA Adeia Guides Inc.
18873270 INTERFACE DISPLAYING METHOD, APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
18655288 FILE EDITING PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
18922151 SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MOTION STABILIZATION IN DIGITAL PLATFORMS Non-Final OA Honeywell International Inc.
18444462 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED CONTEXT MONITORING Non-Final OA Shopify Inc.
18797530 METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL PLANE, HOST, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection HTC Corporation
18905551 AUTOMATED IMAGE ORGANIZATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Airbnb, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Tadesse Hailu's allowance rate?

78.0% of resolved applications examined by Tadesse Hailu were allowed (982 resolved cases), compared with 43.8% across Art Unit 2173 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Tadesse Hailu?

This examiner's interview lift is +4.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Tadesse Hailu take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Tadesse Hailu took 1,229 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Tadesse Hailu work in?

Tadesse Hailu examines applications in Art Unit 2173 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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