Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: LEE, BENNY T

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2817 2842 2843 2893

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Analysis

Benny T. Lee is an examiner in Art Unit 2817, within Tech Center 2800. He has a high volume of 1311 resolved cases, providing a very robust data set for analysis. The allowance rate for this examiner is 87.4 percent, which is a high and favorable figure for patent applicants. The interview lift is 25.4 percent, suggesting that direct engagement with the examiner is a highly effective way to move an application toward allowance. This 25.4 percent lift is a significant incentive for practitioners to schedule interviews.

The median time to allowance is 864 days, which is a relatively fast and efficient timeline for patent issuance. This 864-day duration, combined with the 87.4 percent allowance rate, makes for a very streamlined prosecution experience. The 1311 resolved cases provide a high level of statistical confidence in these trends. Practitioners can expect a predictable and efficient process when their cases are assigned to Art Unit 2817. The 25.4 percent lift is a powerful tool for overcoming any hurdles that may arise. The 864-day median pendency is a key advantage for those looking to secure patents quickly in Tech Center 2800. 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

87.4%
Allow Rate
+19.4% vs TC avg
1,323
Total Applications
+25.4%
Interview Lift
864
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1311 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
26.1%
§102 Novelty
28.9%
§103 Obviousness
39.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19037477 CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PHASED-ARRAY ANTENNA Non-Final OA BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
18824152 MILLIMETER-WAVE DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE BUNDLE INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ADJACENT DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDES HAVING DIFFERENT CORE AND/OR CLADDING MATERIALS Final Rejection Intel Corporation
19188124 COMMON MODE FILTER Non-Final OA TDK Corporation
19176416 FILTER FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICE Non-Final OA KMW INC.
19079560 FILTER FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA KMW INC.
19060634 FILTER FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICE Non-Final OA KMW INC.
19176445 DUAL ACOUSTIC WAVE FILTER WITH COMMON GROUND PATTERN Non-Final OA SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.
18408159 DIAMOND WHISPERING-GALLERY MODE RESONATOR Non-Final OA RAYTHEON BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Facing This Examiner?

IP Author analyzes examiner patterns and generates tailored response strategies with the highest chance of allowance.

Build Your Strategy

Sign in with your work email

Enter your email to receive a magic link. No password needed.

Personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.

Free tier: 3 strategy analyses per month