Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LEBRON, BENJAMIN L

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1773 1777

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

Benjamin L. Lebron is an examiner in Art Unit 1773, which is part of Tech Center 1700. He has 518 resolved cases, offering a solid statistical base for evaluating his performance. The allowance rate for this examiner is 68.9 percent, which is a balanced and fair figure for applicants. The interview lift is 16.4 percent, suggesting that direct engagement with the examiner is a productive way to move an application toward allowance. This 16.4 percent lift is a meaningful incentive for practitioners to schedule interviews.

The median time to allowance is 1068 days, which is a standard duration for cases in this tech center. This 1068-day timeline, paired with the 68.9 percent allowance rate, provides a predictable path for patent prosecution. The 16.4 percent interview lift indicates that the examiner is receptive to oral advocacy and that such interactions often lead to positive outcomes. With 518 resolved cases, the data reflects a consistent and professional examination style. Practitioners should use the 16.4 percent lift to resolve any outstanding issues efficiently. The 68.9 percent allowance rate makes Art Unit 1773 a reasonable environment for those seeking patent grants. The 1068-day median pendency remains the primary benchmark for expected prosecution length.

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

Performance Statistics

68.9%
Allow Rate
+3.9% vs TC avg
543
Total Applications
+16.4%
Interview Lift
1068
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 518 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.5%
§101 Eligibility
11.4%
§102 Novelty
50.3%
§103 Obviousness
31.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18096477 LC COLUMN HANDLING USING WEIGHTED COUNTERS Final Rejection Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
17877880 METHODS OF MAKING MEDIA OF SUBSTANTIALLY MONODISPERSE POPULATIONS OF POLYARYLKETONE OR POLYARYLTHIOETHERKETONE PARTICLES, AND CONTAINERS COMPRISING THEM Final Rejection Agilent Technologies, Inc.
18031950 APPARATUS FOR ABSORBING PRECIPITATION WATER AND FOR WATER EVAPORATION Non-Final OA Universität Stuttgart
18036525 METHOD FOR ANALYZING METAL IMPURITY CONTENT Final Rejection ORGANO CORPORATION

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