Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: YACOB, SISAY

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2612 2635 2682 2684 2685 2686 3791

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sisay Yacob is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2612. The examiner has 931 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 76.9 percent. This high rate suggests a favorable probability of obtaining a patent grant for applications that reach a final resolution. Practitioners can use this 76.9 percent figure as a key benchmark for their prosecution strategy.

The profile indicates an interview lift of 17.1 percent. This figure shows the increase in the likelihood of allowance when an interview is conducted. Given the large sample of 931 resolved cases, the 17.1 percent lift suggests that direct engagement with the examiner is a beneficial way to resolve issues and move applications toward a grant in Art Unit 2612.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 853. This pendency data reflects the typical time from filing to grant for successful applications. By considering the 76.9 percent allowance rate and the 853-day median, applicants can better manage their expectations and plan their prosecution strategy for applications under this examiner's supervision.

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

Performance Statistics

76.9%
Allow Rate
+6.9% vs TC avg
945
Total Applications
+17.1%
Interview Lift
853
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 931 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
21.9%
§102 Novelty
52.5%
§103 Obviousness
9.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19224994 APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF MONITORING, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA Ricoh Company, Ltd.
19252454 ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS Non-Final OA ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
19064413 CONTROLLER, VEHICLE AND METHOD Final Rejection JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
18108920 AUTHENTICATION WITH INFRARED LIGHT FOR DIGITAL KEYS Non-Final OA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
19282196 Passive Entry/Passive Start Systems And Methods For Vehicles Non-Final OA DENSO CORPORATION
19262498 SMART SENSORS Non-Final OA Alarm.com Incorporated
19229406 AUTOMATIC PARKING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND INTELLIGENT DRIVING DEVICE Non-Final OA Yinwang Intelligent Technologies Co., Ltd.

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