Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Jack W Lavinder, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LAVINDER, JACK W

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2833 3677

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jack W. Lavinder examines in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2833. His profile covers 1800 resolved cases, with a 65.3% allowance rate and a median of 912 days to allowance. The volume provides a substantial basis for evaluating the reported allowance and timing measures, while the allowance rate indicates that allowed outcomes form a majority of the record.

The interview lift is 28.2%, which makes interview practice a relevant consideration in prosecution before this examiner. Counsel may use interviews to clarify claim scope or resolve issues, while planning around the median allowance period. The listed companies are adidas AG, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., and Next Space Inc. The listed firms are Bridgeway IP Law Group, PLLC, FBT Gibbons LLP, and FOLEY & LARDNER LLP.

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

Performance Statistics

65.3%
Allow Rate
+13.3% vs TC avg
1,832
Total Applications
+28.2%
Interview Lift
912
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1800 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
31.0%
§102 Novelty
34.7%
§103 Obviousness
25.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19301375 ARTICLES OF JEWELRY Non-Final OA Sara Katherine Jacobson, LLC
19292575 MINIATURIZED COUPLINGS FOR JEWELRY COMPONENTS Non-Final OA Next Space Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jack W Lavinder's allowance rate?

65.3% of resolved applications examined by Jack W Lavinder were allowed (1,800 resolved cases), compared with 60.7% across Art Unit 2833 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jack W Lavinder?

This examiner's interview lift is +28.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jack W Lavinder take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jack W Lavinder took 912 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jack W Lavinder work in?

Jack W Lavinder examines applications in Art Unit 2833 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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