Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ULLAH, ELIAS

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2838 2892 2893

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

Elias Ullah is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2838, with 858 resolved cases to his credit. He maintains an allowance rate of 85.0%, which is a high figure that suggests a favorable environment for patent applicants. This 85.0% rate indicates that the examiner is frequently persuaded by the arguments and amendments presented during prosecution. The 858 cases resolved provide a stable foundation for these metrics.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 864, which is a relatively standard timeframe for reaching a grant. Additionally, the interview lift is 7.8%, showing that verbal communication with the examiner provides a meaningful boost to the likelihood of success. This lift can be particularly effective in resolving complex issues that might otherwise stall the application. The 864-day median pendency is a key data point for practitioners to use in their strategic planning.

For those with applications in Art Unit 2838, the combination of an 85.0% allowance rate and a 7.8% interview lift suggests a productive prosecution environment. The 858 resolved cases demonstrate a consistent pattern of behavior that applicants can rely on. Utilizing interviews to supplement written responses may help maintain the 864-day median timeline or even improve the odds of a grant. This data-driven profile supports a proactive approach to prosecution in Tech Center 2800.

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

Performance Statistics

85.0%
Allow Rate
+17.0% vs TC avg
867
Total Applications
+7.8%
Interview Lift
864
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 858 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
53.6%
§102 Novelty
35.6%
§103 Obviousness
7.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18804207 SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18749794 LIGHT-EMITTING SUBSTRATE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT-EMITTING SUBSTRATE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
18758816 PROCESSING DEVICE Non-Final OA SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
18611654 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
18797204 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
18761453 HIGH DENSITY ORGANIC INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18427394 APPARATUSES BASED ON AND METHODS INVOLVING TRANSFER TECHNIQUE OF CARBON NANOTUBES FOR STRETCHABLE ELECTRONICS Non-Final OA The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
18617449 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIE PAD CAVITY Final Rejection TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
18720146 HIGH PRESSURE PLASMA INHIBITION Non-Final OA Lam Research Corporation
18508071 ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH COPPER AND OXIDE LAYERS IN CONTACT Non-Final OA STMicroelectronics International N.V.
18669461 UNIT CELL FOR METAL FILL Non-Final OA Cisco Technology, Inc.
18766674 PACKAGE STRUCTURE Non-Final OA Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
18804929 CHAMBERS AND COATINGS FOR REDUCING BACKSIDE DAMAGE Non-Final OA Applied Materials, Inc.
18782945 SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE AND SEMICONDUCTOR UNIT Non-Final OA ROHM CO., LTD.
18652417 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MOUNTING BODY Non-Final OA Rohm Co., Ltd.
18617635 Semiconductor structure and manufacturing method thereof Final Rejection UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
18788883 LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE FOR DISPLAY AND LIGHT EMITTING PACKAGE HAVING THE SAME Non-Final OA SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
18727189 METHOD FOR TREATING SUBSTRATES Non-Final OA Soitec

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