Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Amy Lynn Clark, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CLARK, AMY LYNN

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1600 1628 1655 1699

This examiner grants 39% of resolved cases

Analysis

Amy Lynn Clark serves in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1600, having overseen 927 resolved cases. Her allowance rate pct is 39.2%. She has an interview lift pct of 31.1%, which suggests that applicants should consider an interview to improve their chances of success.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1491. Her docket is focused on companies like Novartis AG, Merck Patent GmbH, and AbbVie Inc. The firms MCCARTER & ENGLISH, LLP BOSTON, ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP, and Blank Rome LLP are frequently active. The 1491-day median pendency is a factor to consider alongside the 39.2% allowance rate and 31.1% interview lift pct.

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

Performance Statistics

39.2%
Allow Rate
-20.8% vs TC avg
959
Total Applications
+31.1%
Interview Lift
1491
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 927 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

11.7%
§101 Eligibility
15.6%
§102 Novelty
39.8%
§103 Obviousness
26.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18291529 SRPK INHIBITORS Non-Final OA Merck Patent GmbH
18575739 METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF COVID-19 Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Amy Lynn Clark's allowance rate?

39.2% of resolved applications examined by Amy Lynn Clark were allowed (927 resolved cases), compared with 37.3% across Art Unit 1600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Amy Lynn Clark?

This examiner's interview lift is +31.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Amy Lynn Clark take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Amy Lynn Clark took 1,491 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Amy Lynn Clark work in?

Amy Lynn Clark examines applications in Art Unit 1600 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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