Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Bobby Yeonjin Kim, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KIM, BOBBY YEONJIN

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 1764 3725 4100

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

This examiner is assigned to Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 1764, with 412 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 76.5%, and the median time to allowance is 1007 days. The record provides a useful basis for assessing prosecution patterns, with an allowance rate that leaves meaningful room for claim negotiation and a median timeline exceeding a shorter examination cycle.

The interview lift is 20.7%, indicating that interviews are associated with improved allowance outcomes in the available data. Practitioners may benefit from preparing a concise explanation of the technical contribution before requesting an interview. The leading companies are Homag GmbH, Max Co., Ltd., and JFE Steel Corporation. The leading firms are ANDRUS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, Banner & Witcoff, and Barley Snyder.

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

Performance Statistics

76.5%
Allow Rate
+16.5% vs TC avg
435
Total Applications
+20.7%
Interview Lift
1007
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 412 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
28.5%
§102 Novelty
37.0%
§103 Obviousness
30.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18853478 ROLLING MILL, COLD ROLLING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STEEL SHEET Non-Final OA JFE STEEL CORPORATION
18807255 CONNECTOR CRIMPING DEVICE Non-Final OA Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Bobby Yeonjin Kim's allowance rate?

76.5% of resolved applications examined by Bobby Yeonjin Kim were allowed (412 resolved cases), compared with 54.5% across Art Unit 1764 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Bobby Yeonjin Kim?

This examiner's interview lift is +20.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Bobby Yeonjin Kim take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Bobby Yeonjin Kim took 1,007 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Bobby Yeonjin Kim work in?

Bobby Yeonjin Kim examines applications in Art Unit 1764 in Tech Center 4100.

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