Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Menatoallah M Youssef, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as YOUSSEF, MENATOALLAH M

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2663 2665 2667 2849

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

Menatoallah M. Youssef is an examiner in Art Unit 2663 of Tech Center 2800. She has overseen 210 resolved cases, achieving an allowance rate of 77.1 percent. The data indicates an interview lift of 18.1 percent, suggesting that interviews are a beneficial tool for increasing the probability of an allowance beyond the 77.1 percent baseline.

The median time to allowance for her cases is 875 days. This 875 days median pendency is a standard metric for applicants in Art Unit 2663. With 210 resolved cases, this examiner has a consistent track record in Tech Center 2800. The 77.1 percent allowance rate suggests a relatively favorable environment for applicants. Practitioners should consider the 18.1 percent interview lift as a key tactical insight when managing their prosecution strategy. The 875 days median pendency remains a consistent benchmark for her cases across Tech Center 2800.

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

Performance Statistics

77.1%
Allow Rate
+9.1% vs TC avg
224
Total Applications
+18.1%
Interview Lift
875
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 210 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

13.0%
§101 Eligibility
17.7%
§102 Novelty
43.9%
§103 Obviousness
20.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18293368 CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, TIME-MODE ARITHMETIC UNIT, ALL-DIGITAL PHASE-LOCKED LOOP, AND CORRESPONDING METHODS Non-Final OA Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Menatoallah M Youssef's allowance rate?

77.1% of resolved applications examined by Menatoallah M Youssef were allowed (210 resolved cases), compared with 63.1% across Art Unit 2663 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Menatoallah M Youssef?

This examiner's interview lift is +18.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Menatoallah M Youssef take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Menatoallah M Youssef took 875 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Menatoallah M Youssef work in?

Menatoallah M Youssef examines applications in Art Unit 2663 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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