Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KLEINMAN, LAIL A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3668

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

Lail A Kleinman is a patent examiner in Tech Center 3600, specifically working within Art Unit 3668. This examiner has overseen 452 resolved cases, which provides a substantial statistical foundation for analyzing their historical prosecution patterns. These 452 resolved cases encompass all applications that have reached a final decision under their review in Art Unit 3668 and Tech Center 3600.

The data reveals an allowance rate of 70.1 percent, which reflects the proportion of applications that are successfully granted. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1044. This duration of 1044 days represents the typical timeline for reaching a favorable outcome. The 70.1 percent allowance rate serves as a primary benchmark for applicants when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift for this examiner is 16.6 percent. This 16.6 percent lift indicates that conducting an interview is associated with an increase in the probability of allowance compared to the baseline rate of 70.1 percent. Given the median days to allowance of 1044, the 16.6 percent interview lift suggests that direct communication with the examiner is a valuable tool for improving the likelihood of a successful grant.

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

Performance Statistics

70.1%
Allow Rate
+18.1% vs TC avg
478
Total Applications
+16.6%
Interview Lift
1044
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 452 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.1%
§101 Eligibility
18.9%
§102 Novelty
47.4%
§103 Obviousness
20.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19280536 PARKING SUPPORT APPARATUS Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19291134 ESTIMATING MASS OF A TOWED UNIT Non-Final OA VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18361329 RISK SCENARIO ADAPTION Final Rejection Volvo Car Corporation
18515725 Sensor Fusion System And Method Of Managing Track In Sensor Fusion System Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18958901 DYNAMIC DRIVING COMPARISON GROUPS FOR ASSESSING DRIVING SAFETY Final Rejection State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
18769975 MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING RECONFIGURABLE CABIN INTERIOR Final Rejection Ford Global Technologies, LLC
18829956 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING NOTIFICATION OF VEHICLE STATUS TO A USER Final Rejection Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.
18044067 INNENRAUMVERSTELLSYSTEM FÜR EIN FAHRZEUG Final Rejection Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Bamberg
17364817 CONVERTING CONTROL AREA NETWORK DATA TO ROBOTIC OPERATING SYSTEM DATA Final Rejection GM Cruise Holdings LLC

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