Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LEE, MATTHEW D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3611 3614 3616 3617

This examiner grants 89% of resolved cases

Analysis

Matthew D. Lee is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3611. He has 222 resolved cases, providing a solid foundation for evaluating his performance. His allowance rate is 89.2 percent, which indicates a very favorable environment for applicants. This 89.2 percent rate suggests that most applications he handles result in a patent grant.

The interview lift for this examiner is 5.8 percent. This 5.8 percent figure is relatively low, which is common when the baseline allowance rate is already as high as 89.2 percent. Practitioners may find that interviews are not always necessary to achieve a positive outcome in Art Unit 3611. The 222 resolved cases show that his high allowance rate is a consistent feature of his examination practice.

The median days to allowance is 676. This is an exceptionally fast timeline, suggesting that he is an efficient examiner in his tech center. Applicants can expect a resolution in a relatively short timeframe. The combination of an 89.2 percent allowance rate and a 676-day median makes for a very efficient and successful prosecution experience.

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

Performance Statistics

89.2%
Allow Rate
+37.2% vs TC avg
237
Total Applications
+5.8%
Interview Lift
676
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 222 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
23.7%
§102 Novelty
45.8%
§103 Obviousness
26.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19048842 FASTENING ARRANGEMENT FOR A BICYCLE, A BICYCLE WITH THE SAME AND PRE-ASSEMBLED UNIT Non-Final OA MAHLE International GmbH
18944610 Bottom bracket transmission with a planetary design for a bicycle or a pedelec Non-Final OA ZF Friedrichshafen AG
18941016 STEERING GEAR AND STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING DEVICE WITH SUCH A STEERING GEAR Non-Final OA ZF Automotive Germany GmbH
18824310 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED ACCESSORY VEHICLE CONTROL MANAGEMENT Final Rejection Textron Inc.
18136955 ON-BOARD SYSTEM Non-Final OA YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18737634 TWO-PIECE AXIAL-SPLIT WHEEL Final Rejection The Toro Company
18277602 Controller for a Vehicle Having a Steering Device, Steering Device, and Method for Cooling an Electric Motor for a Steering Device Non-Final OA KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH

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