Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Gene W Lee, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LEE, GENE W

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2619 2621 2624 2629 2692

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

LEE, GENE W has 670 resolved cases and a 74.0% allowance rate. The interview lift is 10.1%, and the median time to allowance is 946 days. The examiner is assigned to Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2619. The positive interview lift indicates a measurable benefit associated with interviews, although the available figure is modest. The 74.0% allowance rate and 946-day median provide useful context for prosecution strategy and portfolio timing.

The main applicants are Apple Inc., Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd., and Samsung Display Co., Ltd. The leading firms are BakerHostetler, FENNEMORE CRAIG, P.C., and Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP. Counsel can use this recurring electronics and software applicant mix to prepare focused claim explanations and interview agendas.

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

Performance Statistics

74.0%
Allow Rate
+12.0% vs TC avg
686
Total Applications
+10.1%
Interview Lift
946
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 670 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.0%
§101 Eligibility
23.1%
§102 Novelty
47.2%
§103 Obviousness
23.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18988003 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE INTERACTION BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18393616 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING HOLDING PARAMETERS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER MEDIUM Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
19193419 DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME Final Rejection Samsung Display Co., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Gene W Lee's allowance rate?

74.0% of resolved applications examined by Gene W Lee were allowed (670 resolved cases), compared with 72.7% across Art Unit 2619 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Gene W Lee?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Gene W Lee take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Gene W Lee took 946 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Gene W Lee work in?

Gene W Lee examines applications in Art Unit 2619 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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