Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HENSON, JAMAAL R

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2411 2472

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jamaal R. Henson is an examiner in Art Unit 2411, part of Tech Center 2400. He has a substantial track record with 825 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 84.4 percent, which is exceptionally high and indicates a very favorable environment for applicants. This 84.4 percent rate suggests that he is very open to finding allowable subject matter, making him an accessible examiner in his field. The 825 resolved cases provide a reliable data set for analyzing his prosecution patterns in Art Unit 2411.

The interview lift for this examiner is 4.3 percent. Given that his baseline allowance rate is already 84.4 percent, the small lift suggests that interviews have a minimal impact on the overall probability of success. While an interview may still be useful for clarifying specific points, it is not as critical a tool as it is with other examiners. Practitioners can feel confident in the high baseline success rate even without an interview in Tech Center 2400.

In terms of efficiency, the median days to allowance is 865. This is a relatively fast timeline, indicating a streamlined prosecution process. The combination of an 84.4 percent allowance rate and an 865-day median pendency makes for an ideal prosecution experience. Applicants can use these metrics from his 825 resolved cases to set very positive expectations for their own applications. The 865-day duration is a key benchmark for efficiency.

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

Performance Statistics

84.4%
Allow Rate
+26.4% vs TC avg
875
Total Applications
+4.3%
Interview Lift
865
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 825 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.4%
§101 Eligibility
19.5%
§102 Novelty
45.4%
§103 Obviousness
22.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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