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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Cheikh T Ndiaye, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as NDIAYE, CHEIKH T

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2447

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

NDIAYE, CHEIKH T has resolved 743 cases in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2447. The allowance rate is 79.3%, and the median time to allowance is 1019 days. The substantial record shows a generally favorable allowance outcome, but the median pendency remains extended. Applicants should pair efficient response practice with early planning for continuation and commercial timing.

The interview lift is 18.3%, indicating a positive association that may support an interview when claim distinctions can be explained directly. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, and Sony Group Corporation are the leading listed companies. Xsensus, BRAKE HUGHES BELLERMANN LLP, and Cozen O'Connor - Boulder are the principal listed firms. These participants provide context for recurring work in the unit.

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

Performance Statistics

79.3%
Allow Rate
+21.3% vs TC avg
766
Total Applications
+18.3%
Interview Lift
1019
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 743 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

14.0%
§101 Eligibility
29.6%
§102 Novelty
38.3%
§103 Obviousness
8.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18838385 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, USER EQUIPMENT, NETWORK EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18839313 INTER-RRH L1-RSRP MEASUREMENT AND TCI STATE SWITCHING IN FR2 HST DEPLOYMENT Non-Final OA APPLE INC.
18848939 USER EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Sony Group Corporation
18291599 ELECTRONIC DEVICE, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Sony Group Corporation
18847092 METHODS, DEVICES, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR COMMUNICATION Non-Final OA NEC CORPORATION
18898886 Communication Control Method, Communication Device, and Medium Non-Final OA Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
18810557 RESOURCE DETERMINING METHOD AND APPARATUS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18802050 COMMUNICATION METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18717919 COMMUNICATION METHOD, USER EQUIPMENT, BASE STATION, CORE NETWORK DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Final Rejection HONOR DEVICE CO., LTD.
18894117 SENSING-BASED PREDICTIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18845106 WIRELESS RELAY DEVICE, BASE STATION AND WIRELESS RELAY METHOD Non-Final OA NTT DOCOMO, INC.
18696923 TERMINAL, RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND BASE STATION Final Rejection NTT DOCOMO, INC.
18838836 CELL ACCESS CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Cheikh T Ndiaye's allowance rate?

79.3% of resolved applications examined by Cheikh T Ndiaye were allowed (743 resolved cases), compared with 63.5% across Art Unit 2447 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Cheikh T Ndiaye?

This examiner's interview lift is +18.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Cheikh T Ndiaye take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Cheikh T Ndiaye took 1,019 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Cheikh T Ndiaye work in?

Cheikh T Ndiaye examines applications in Art Unit 2447 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).

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