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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Saron Matthewos Worku, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WORKU, SARON MATTHEWOS

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2408 2496

This examiner grants 61% of resolved cases

Analysis

WORKU, SARON MATTHEWOS is assigned to Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2408. The record contains 23 resolved cases, with a 60.9% allowance rate, a 46.4% interview lift, and a median of 994 days to allowance. The positive interview measure is a prominent feature of this limited record, suggesting that interviews may be useful for clarifying issues and negotiating a focused amendment path. The small case volume calls for measured conclusions.

The listed companies are Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Adeia Technologies Inc., and Sony Group Corporation. The listed firms are HG Law LLP (Adeia), COOLEY LLP, and Dennemeyer & Associates, LLC. The matters span financial, semiconductor, and electronics technologies. Practitioners may want to prepare technically specific interview materials while ensuring that any favorable discussion is reflected in a complete written response.

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

Performance Statistics

60.9%
Allow Rate
+2.9% vs TC avg
59
Total Applications
+46.4%
Interview Lift
994
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 23 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
34.1%
§102 Novelty
52.3%
§103 Obviousness
8.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18652674 PROTECTING TOKENIZED STRUCTURES USING A PROTECTION ARCHITECTURE Non-Final OA Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18502480 INFORMATION SHARING FOR CYBERATTACK RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE Final Rejection Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
19266962 Determining Phrases For Use In A Multi-Step Authentication Process Non-Final OA Oracle International Corporation
18861881 INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM Final Rejection Sony Group Corporation
19088444 VEHICLE AND VERIFICATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18335808 CONTROLLING DISPLAY SCREEN INTERACTION BASED ON FINGERPRINT INFORMATION AND FORCE INFORMATION Final Rejection QUALCOMM Incorporated
18624775 PURGING DATA AT A MEMORY DEVICE Non-Final OA Micron Technology, Inc.
18759776 PROTECTION-LEVEL BASED MECHANISM FOR SECURING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS Non-Final OA Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18468079 GOVERNING USAGE OF AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Saron Matthewos Worku's allowance rate?

60.9% of resolved applications examined by Saron Matthewos Worku were allowed (23 resolved cases), compared with 89.4% across Art Unit 2408 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Saron Matthewos Worku?

This examiner's interview lift is +46.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Saron Matthewos Worku take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Saron Matthewos Worku took 994 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Saron Matthewos Worku work in?

Saron Matthewos Worku examines applications in Art Unit 2408 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).

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