Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Brenda Libby Coleman, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as COLEMAN, BRENDA LIBBY

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1600 1614 1624 1626 1629 1644 2897

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

COLEMAN, BRENDA LIBBY is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 2800 and art unit 1600. The profile includes 1649 resolved cases, a 74.8% allowance rate, a 15.7% interview lift, and a median of 884 days to allowance. The high case volume gives the figures substantial historical context, while the positive interview result supports considering direct discussion as one element of a broader strategy.

The listed companies are Nocion Therapeutics Inc., Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., and Novartis AG. The listed firms are COOLEY LLP, ELMORE PATENT LAW GROUP, PC, and FISH & RICHARDSON P.C. (TC). The company and firm lists identify representative pharmaceutical and biotechnology prosecution experience.

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

Performance Statistics

74.8%
Allow Rate
+6.8% vs TC avg
1,695
Total Applications
+15.7%
Interview Lift
884
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1649 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.4%
§101 Eligibility
15.8%
§102 Novelty
8.5%
§103 Obviousness
52.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18741024 SOLVATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLVATE Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Corporation
17768508 MATERIALS FOR ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICES Non-Final OA Merck Patent GmbH
17625059 TREATMENT OF PULMONARY FIBROSIS USING INHIBITORS OF NEU1 SIALIDASE Non-Final OA The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Brenda Libby Coleman's allowance rate?

74.8% of resolved applications examined by Brenda Libby Coleman were allowed (1,649 resolved cases), compared with 37.3% across Art Unit 1600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Brenda Libby Coleman?

This examiner's interview lift is +15.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Brenda Libby Coleman take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Brenda Libby Coleman took 884 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Brenda Libby Coleman work in?

Brenda Libby Coleman examines applications in Art Unit 1600 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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