Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: LANKFORD JR, LEON B

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1651 1657 1677 1692

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

69.9%
Allow Rate
+9.9% vs TC avg
763
Total Applications
+31.3%
Interview Lift
1356
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 735 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.5%
§101 Eligibility
14.2%
§102 Novelty
42.7%
§103 Obviousness
27.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18284108 METHODS FOR PREPARING L-GLUFOSINATE Non-Final OA BASF SE
18836712 LEAF-BRANCH COMPOST CUTINASE MUTANTS Non-Final OA Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
18284239 COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCING PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFICACY OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA Final Rejection SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION

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