Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: MESFIN, YEMANE

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2144 2413 2415 2444 2462 2465 2472 2473

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

Yemane Mesfin, in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2144, has 175 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 65.1 percent, and the interview lift is 35.5 percent. This 35.5 percent lift is very high compared to the 65.1 percent baseline. The 65.1 percent allowance rate is a solid baseline, which is greatly enhanced by the 35.5 percent lift, making interviews a highly recommended strategy.

The median days to allowance is 1284. Applicants have a 65.1 percent chance of success, which is significantly improved by the 35.5 percent interview lift. The 1284 day timeline is a bit longer than average. With 175 resolved cases, the examiner's data highlights the value of interviews in Art Unit 2144. The 1284 day pendency and 35.5 percent lift are the key metrics for counsel to consider. Utilizing the 35.5 percent lift is the most effective way to improve the 65.1 percent allowance rate.

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

Performance Statistics

65.1%
Allow Rate
+7.1% vs TC avg
194
Total Applications
+35.5%
Interview Lift
1284
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 175 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

13.8%
§101 Eligibility
24.0%
§102 Novelty
45.0%
§103 Obviousness
7.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17647258 BEAM INDICATIONS OF VARIOUS BEAM INDICATION TYPES Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
17749123 CELL CONGESTION PROCESSING METHOD, TERMINAL, AND NETWORK SIDE DEVICE Final Rejection VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
17504300 ADDRESSING FOR SATELLITE DEVICES USING WIRELESS LOCALIZATION Non-Final OA TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED

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