Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LEE, BENEDICT E

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2665

This examiner grants 88% of resolved cases

Analysis

Benedict E. Lee is an examiner in Art Unit 2665, within Tech Center 2600. He has 121 resolved cases, providing a clear view of his examination tendencies. The allowance rate for this examiner is 87.6 percent, which is a high and favorable figure for patent applicants. The interview lift is 13.4 percent, suggesting that direct communication can provide a meaningful boost to the probability of allowance. This 13.4 percent lift is a useful strategic tool for practitioners to consider during prosecution.

The median time to allowance is 1018 days, which is a standard duration for cases in this tech center. This 1018-day timeline, paired with the 87.6 percent allowance rate, offers a predictable path for patent applicants. The 13.4 percent interview lift indicates that the examiner is receptive to oral advocacy and that such interactions often lead to positive outcomes. With 121 resolved cases, the data shows a consistent preference for collaborative prosecution. Practitioners should use the lift to resolve any potential issues early in the process. The 1018-day median pendency remains the primary benchmark for expected prosecution length. Overall, the data indicates that this examiner is both productive and receptive to patent applications.

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

Performance Statistics

87.6%
Allow Rate
+25.6% vs TC avg
132
Total Applications
+13.4%
Interview Lift
1018
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 121 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.2%
§101 Eligibility
25.2%
§102 Novelty
54.7%
§103 Obviousness
8.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18591265 IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR MAKING LEARNED MODEL, LEARNING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18616125 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGE PROCESSING Final Rejection SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.
18870178 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REAL-TIME INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCES Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18948374 SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR LIGHT CURING WITH AN INTRAORAL SCANNER Non-Final OA ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
18849473 POSITIONING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18859255 OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF PROCESSING OPHTHALMIC IMAGE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA TOPCON CORPORATION
19027835 OPTICAL CALIPER FOR 3-D ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING AND MEASUREMENT Non-Final OA Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
18923297 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMITATION LEARNING IN ROBOTICS FOR COMPLEX TASK LEARNING Non-Final OA Tata Consultancy Services Limited
18926902 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRAINING BACKBONE NETWORK, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND DEVICE Non-Final OA Lemon Inc.
18696659 PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT SYSTEM Non-Final OA HOYA CORPORATION
18827828 CONCENTRICITY OFFSET MEASUREMENT FOR HYBRID BONDING Non-Final OA KLA Corporation

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