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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Kwasi Karikari, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KARIKARI, KWASI

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2617 2641 2686

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kwasi Karikari manages a high volume of 1306 resolved cases in Art Unit 2617. The examiner maintains a high allowance rate of 80.1% and a median days to allowance of 960. This indicates a favorable and efficient environment for applicants in Tech Center 2600.

The interview lift pct of 6.7% suggests that while interviews are helpful, they provide a smaller boost compared to some other examiners. Top companies include Apple Inc., Sony Group Corporation, and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Firms like FOLEY & LARDNER LLP, IPUSA, P.L.L.C, and McClure, Qualey & Rodack, LLP frequently handle these cases. The 960-day median days to allowance is a significant advantage for those prioritizing speed. Practitioners can rely on the 80.1% allowance rate as a strong indicator of success in this docket.

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

Performance Statistics

80.1%
Allow Rate
+18.1% vs TC avg
1,330
Total Applications
+6.7%
Interview Lift
960
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1306 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.6%
§101 Eligibility
17.9%
§102 Novelty
65.5%
§103 Obviousness
7.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18896551 Systems With Networked Electronic Devices and Shared Resources Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18792406 Device Location Finding Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
17441720 METHODS AND DEVICES FOR POSITIONING OF A DEVICE Non-Final OA Sony Group Corporation
17891198 Systems and Methods for UE-specific Notifications with Beamforming Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18715657 TIME ALIGNMENT CONFIGURATION FOR HYBRID CELLULAR AND UWB POSITIONING Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18603736 COMMUNICATION CONTROL SERVER, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD Final Rejection RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
18653682 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING POSITIONING OF USER EQUIPMENT Non-Final OA ZTE Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kwasi Karikari's allowance rate?

80.1% of resolved applications examined by Kwasi Karikari were allowed (1,306 resolved cases), compared with 66.3% across Art Unit 2617 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kwasi Karikari?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kwasi Karikari take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kwasi Karikari took 960 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kwasi Karikari work in?

Kwasi Karikari examines applications in Art Unit 2617 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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