Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: LEE, EDMUND H

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1744 1789 1791 3732 3733

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

Edmund H. Lee is an examiner in Art Unit 1744, which is part of Tech Center 3700. He has a high volume of 1173 resolved cases, providing a very robust data set for analysis. The allowance rate for this examiner is 69.6 percent, which is a balanced and fair figure for applicants. The interview lift is 17.5 percent, suggesting that direct engagement with the examiner is a productive way to move an application toward allowance. This 17.5 percent lift is a meaningful incentive for practitioners to schedule interviews.

The median time to allowance is 1113 days, which is a standard duration for cases in this tech center. This 1113-day timeline, paired with the 69.6 percent allowance rate, provides a predictable path for patent prosecution. The 17.5 percent interview lift indicates that the examiner is receptive to oral advocacy and that such interactions often lead to positive outcomes. With 1173 resolved cases, the data reflects a consistent and professional examination style. Practitioners should use the lift to resolve any outstanding issues efficiently. The 1113-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

69.6%
Allow Rate
At TC average
1,202
Total Applications
+17.5%
Interview Lift
1113
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1173 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
24.9%
§102 Novelty
48.3%
§103 Obviousness
22.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18709431 METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE VANE FOR AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE Final Rejection SAFRAN
19039496 OPTICAL PROCESSING METHOD AND OPTICAL PROCESSING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
17283803 Method for Producing a Surface Heater for a Sub-Region of a Vehicle Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
19252408 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING BEADED POLYMERIC FIBERS WITH ADVANCED THERMOREGULATING PROPERTIES Non-Final OA RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
18835064 METHOD FOR PROCESSING COAXIAL CABLE Non-Final OA SHIMADZU CORPORATION
18311256 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS BY SELECTIVELY SOLIDIFYING A BUILD MATERIAL APPLIED LAYER BY LAYER Final Rejection TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH
18571978 HIGH POPULATION OF CLOSED C-SHAPED FIBERS Final Rejection Eastman Chemical Company

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