Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Melissa Adriane Santos, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SANTOS, MELISSA ADRIANE

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2921 2934 2938

This examiner grants 95% of resolved cases

Analysis

SANTOS, MELISSA ADRIANE is assigned to Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2921. The record contains 126 resolved cases, a 95.2% allowance rate, and a 6.5% interview lift. Median time to allowance is 599 days. The case volume remains limited, but the allowance and timing figures provide a useful initial view of prosecution outcomes in this docket.

The listed companies are Flos S.p.A. and Archi Mo Ra S R L. The listed firms are CANTOR COLBURN LLP and FERGUSON CASE ORR PATERSON LLP. Counsel handling design-related matters can use these participants to identify relevant experience, while recognizing the limited size of the resolved-case record.

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

Performance Statistics

95.2%
Allow Rate
+35.2% vs TC avg
129
Total Applications
+6.5%
Interview Lift
599
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 126 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
42.0%
§102 Novelty
2.6%
§103 Obviousness
48.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35526993 Ceiling light Non-Final OA FLOS S.P.A.
35524958 Table lamp Final Rejection ARCHI.MO.RA. S.r.l.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Melissa Adriane Santos's allowance rate?

95.2% of resolved applications examined by Melissa Adriane Santos were allowed (126 resolved cases), compared with 95.0% across Art Unit 2921 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Melissa Adriane Santos?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Melissa Adriane Santos take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Melissa Adriane Santos took 599 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Melissa Adriane Santos work in?

Melissa Adriane Santos examines applications in Art Unit 2921 in Tech Center 2900.

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