Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Samira Jm Jean-Louis, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as JEAN-LOUIS, SAMIRA JM

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1617 1627 1642 1644 1645

This examiner grants 61% of resolved cases

Analysis

JEAN-LOUIS, SAMIRA JM is assigned to tech center 1600 and art unit 1617. The profile covers 980 resolved cases, with a 60.9% allowance rate and a median of 1061 days to allowance. The 45.4% interview lift makes examiner interviews an important consideration in prosecution planning for this docket. Applicants can use the figures to evaluate whether interview preparation should accompany claim amendments and written technical explanations.

The listed companies are Empathbio Inc., Regents of the University of Minnesota, and Reistone Biopharma Company Limited. The associated firms are COOLEY LLP, NIXON & VANDERHYE, PC, and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Their work offers a relevant reference set for biotechnology and pharmaceutical filings in art unit 1617.

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

Performance Statistics

60.9%
Allow Rate
+0.9% vs TC avg
994
Total Applications
+45.4%
Interview Lift
1061
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 980 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.6%
§101 Eligibility
9.2%
§102 Novelty
37.8%
§103 Obviousness
30.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18722474 MITOCHONDRIAL ATP INHIBITORS TARGETING THE GAMMA SUBUNIT PREVENT METASTASIS Non-Final OA LUNELLA BIOTECH, INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Samira Jm Jean-Louis's allowance rate?

60.9% of resolved applications examined by Samira Jm Jean-Louis were allowed (980 resolved cases), compared with 34.1% across Art Unit 1617 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Samira Jm Jean-Louis?

This examiner's interview lift is +45.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Samira Jm Jean-Louis take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Samira Jm Jean-Louis took 1,061 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Samira Jm Jean-Louis work in?

Samira Jm Jean-Louis examines applications in Art Unit 1617 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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