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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Julie Ha, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HA, JULIE

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1647 1654 1658 1675

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

HA, JULIE is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 1600 and art unit 1647. The profile covers 1124 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 75.7% and an interview lift of 44.1%. The median time to allowance is 952 days. The substantial case volume supports using the allowance measure as a meaningful historical signal, showing that a majority of cases reached allowance. The interview measure indicates a strong positive association with allowance outcomes, while the median timeline supports structured prosecution planning.

The named companies are The Regents of the University of California, Uif (university Industry Foundation), Yonsei University, and Eli Lilly and Company. The named firms are BALLARD SPAHR LLP, Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, and NOVICK, KIM & LEE, PLLC, dba NKL Law. The portfolio includes university and pharmaceutical work. Practitioners may benefit from early interview preparation, technically precise amendments, and careful preservation of supported claim scope.

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

Performance Statistics

75.7%
Allow Rate
+15.7% vs TC avg
1,173
Total Applications
+44.1%
Interview Lift
952
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1124 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.9%
§101 Eligibility
21.3%
§102 Novelty
21.5%
§103 Obviousness
34.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18726124 POLYPEPTIDE AND APPLICATION THEREOF IN PREPARATION OF ANTI-FIBROSIS DRUG Non-Final OA Zhejiang University
18292207 BARRIER FUNCTION PRESERVING PEPTIDES FOR MEMBRANES Non-Final OA The Regents of the University of California
18518981 Treatment of Glaucoma by Neuroprotection Non-Final OA The Regents of the University of California
17442831 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATING AND PREVENTING SYSTEMIC COMPLICATIONS OF ACUTE ILLNESS Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
18174158 METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR LEGUME-BASED PRODUCTION OF THERAPEUTIC PROTEINS AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL MATERIALS Non-Final OA Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of The University of Arizona
18724295 PEPTIDE HAVING ACTIVITY OF IMPROVING STATE OF SKIN, AND USE THEREOF Non-Final OA CAREGEN CO., LTD.
17609731 A METHOD OF DECREASING CONCENTRATION OF TAU (T) PROTEIN AND/OR PHOSPHORYLATED TAU (T) PROTEIN Non-Final OA UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Julie Ha's allowance rate?

75.7% of resolved applications examined by Julie Ha were allowed (1,124 resolved cases), compared with 39.7% across Art Unit 1647 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Julie Ha?

This examiner's interview lift is +44.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Julie Ha take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Julie Ha took 952 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Julie Ha work in?

Julie Ha examines applications in Art Unit 1647 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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