Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: BENNER, JANE WEI

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2131 2139

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jane Wei Benner is an examiner in Tech Center 2100, working within Art Unit 2131. The examiner has handled 313 resolved cases, providing a view of the prosecution style. The allowance rate stands at 84.0 percent, indicating the probability of success for applicants. This 84.0 percent figure serves as the primary benchmark for evaluating the likelihood of a grant on this docket. The 313 resolved cases establish a consistent record of performance.

The interview lift is 7.6 percent, suggesting that formal discussions with the examiner provide a positive benefit. While the 84.0 percent allowance rate is already high, this 7.6 percent lift can still be useful for resolving technical issues. Practitioners should consider this impact when deciding whether to request an interview. The median days to allowance is 921, which is the typical duration for applications that reach issuance. This 921 median days to allowance provides a clear expectation for pendency.

The data in Art Unit 2131 shows that the interview lift is 7.6 percent, offering an additional tool for success. The 921 median days to allowance helps set expectations for the overall timeline in Tech Center 2100. The 84.0 percent allowance rate remains a key metric for evaluating the likelihood of a grant. These metrics offer a data-driven foundation for developing a successful strategy before this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

84.0%
Allow Rate
+29.0% vs TC avg
322
Total Applications
+7.6%
Interview Lift
921
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 313 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.0%
§101 Eligibility
18.6%
§102 Novelty
50.1%
§103 Obviousness
22.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19224056 MEMORY SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING ON-DIE TERMINATION SETTINGS OF MULTI-RANKS, METHOD OF OPERATION OF MEMORY SYSTEM, AND MEMORY CONTROLLER Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
19185961 METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MEMORY MANAGEMENT Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
19007171 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CACHING IN A STORAGE DEVICE Final Rejection Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18884935 STORAGE SYSTEM Final Rejection Hitachi Vantara, Ltd.
18982911 SINGLE INPUT/OUTPUT WRITES IN A FILE SYSTEM HOSTED ON A CLOUD, VIRTUAL, OR COMMODITY-SERVER PLATFORM Final Rejection NetApp, Inc.
19201597 ADAPTIVE MEMORY STATUS REPORTING Non-Final OA Micron Technology, Inc.
18938813 OBJECT MANAGEMENT IN TIERED MEMORY SYSTEMS Non-Final OA Micron Technology, Inc.

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