Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Hana Lee, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LEE, HANA

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3662

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Analysis

LEE, HANA has 154 resolved cases, a 57.8% allowance rate, and a 37.3% interview lift. The median time to allowance is 1078 days. The examiner is assigned to Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3662. The positive interview lift is a prominent feature of the record and supports giving interviews a defined role in prosecution strategy. The allowance rate reflects mixed outcomes, while the 1078-day median makes timing a practical concern.

The recurring applicants are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, and Denso Corporation. The leading firms are Anova Law Group, PLLC, CANTOR COLBURN LLP, and DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP. Practitioners can use this automotive and electronics context to prepare targeted technical explanations and amendments.

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

Performance Statistics

57.8%
Allow Rate
+5.8% vs TC avg
186
Total Applications
+37.3%
Interview Lift
1078
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 154 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.5%
§101 Eligibility
15.0%
§102 Novelty
49.2%
§103 Obviousness
22.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18375897 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVING AUTONOMOUS DRIVING PROFILE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE Final Rejection SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18582994 DRIVER MONITORING DEVICE, DRIVER MONITORING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18652273 REMOTE DRIVING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE AND REMOTE DRIVING METHOD OF VEHICLE Final Rejection DENSO CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Hana Lee's allowance rate?

57.8% of resolved applications examined by Hana Lee were allowed (154 resolved cases), compared with 61.1% across Art Unit 3662 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Hana Lee?

This examiner's interview lift is +37.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Hana Lee take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Hana Lee took 1,078 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Hana Lee work in?

Hana Lee examines applications in Art Unit 3662 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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