Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Jia-Hai Lee, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LEE, JIA-HAI

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1658 1676

This examiner grants 49% of resolved cases

Analysis

LEE, JIA-HAI has 457 resolved cases and a 49.0% allowance rate. The interview lift is 46.9%, and the median time to allowance is 1106 days. The examiner is assigned to Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1658. The substantial positive interview lift indicates that interviews may be an important tool in addressing prosecution issues. The allowance rate reflects mixed outcomes, and the 1106-day median supports early attention to timing and continuation strategy.

The recurring applicants are The Regents of the University of California, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc., and University of Southern California. The leading firms are LANDO & ANASTASI, LLP, Blank Rome LLP, and Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. The university and pharmaceutical focus provides context for preparing technically detailed responses.

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

Performance Statistics

49.0%
Allow Rate
-11.0% vs TC avg
521
Total Applications
+46.9%
Interview Lift
1106
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 457 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.2%
§101 Eligibility
13.1%
§102 Novelty
38.2%
§103 Obviousness
21.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18262657 PRESERVATION SOLUTION OF MAGNETIC BEADS AND PRESERVATION METHOD OF MAGNETIC BEADS Final Rejection BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
18297593 RECOMBINANTLY ENGINEERED POLYPEPTIDES CAPABLE OF RECYCLING NONCANONICAL COFACTORS Final Rejection The Regents of the University of California
17233022 BULLFROG SKIN-DERIVED COLLAGEN, MATERIALS COMPRISING THEREOF, AND APPLICATIONS IN WOUND HEALING Final Rejection Nanyang Technological University

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jia-Hai Lee's allowance rate?

49.0% of resolved applications examined by Jia-Hai Lee were allowed (457 resolved cases), compared with 48.1% across Art Unit 1658 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jia-Hai Lee?

This examiner's interview lift is +46.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jia-Hai Lee take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jia-Hai Lee took 1,106 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jia-Hai Lee work in?

Jia-Hai Lee examines applications in Art Unit 1658 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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