Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SIDKY, YAHYA I

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3675 3677

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Yahya I. Sidky handles cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3675. The examiner has 226 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 76.1 percent. This 76.1 percent rate indicates a strong probability of obtaining a patent grant. The data from these 226 resolved cases provides a clear view of the examiner's typical procedural outcomes.

The interview lift is 23.1 percent. This 23.1 percent lift suggests that interviews are a highly effective tool for resolving issues and moving toward an allowance. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication given this 23.1 percent increase over the base allowance rate. The impact of interviews is a significant factor in the 226 cases resolved by this examiner.

The median days to allowance is 1023. This 1023-day timeframe provides a standard benchmark for the cases processed in Art Unit 3675. Practitioners can use this 1023-day median to set expectations for the length of the prosecution cycle. The combination of the 76.1 percent allowance rate and the 23.1 percent lift helps in planning the overall prosecution strategy in Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

76.1%
Allow Rate
+24.1% vs TC avg
256
Total Applications
+23.1%
Interview Lift
1023
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 226 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
35.0%
§102 Novelty
41.9%
§103 Obviousness
21.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19007734 CLUTCH RING STRUCTURE, TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH MECHANISM, AND TRANSMISSION AND POSITIONING DEVICE Final Rejection Wistron NeWeb Corporation

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