Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Nicholas J Lee, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LEE, NICHOLAS J

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2621 2624 2626 2627 2688 2695

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

LEE, NICHOLAS J is assigned to Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2621. The profile covers 972 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 82.2%. The median time to allowance is 840 days, offering a clear timing reference for applicants evaluating prosecution strategy and expected portfolio turnover.

The reported interview lift is 10.9%, indicating a modest measured association with interviews. LG Display, Samsung Display, and BOE Technology are the leading listed companies. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, FISH & RICHARDSON, and MYERS BIGEL are the leading listed firms. Their presence reinforces the profile’s concentration in display-related prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

82.2%
Allow Rate
+20.2% vs TC avg
987
Total Applications
+10.9%
Interview Lift
840
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 972 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.7%
§101 Eligibility
23.8%
§102 Novelty
57.6%
§103 Obviousness
6.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19396597 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA LG Display Co., Ltd.
18425945 OPTICAL COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND OPTICAL COMPENSATING METHOD Final Rejection LG Display Co., Ltd.
19352596 DISPLAY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME AND INSPECTING SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
19276373 ARRAY SUBSTRATE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AS WELL AS TOUCH DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
18890993 LIGHT PROJECTION DEVICE, LIGHT PROJECTION-AND-RECEPTION APPARATUS, AND DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
18827990 COHERENT LIDAR SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING THE SURROUNDINGS WITH BINARY POWER MODULATION AND LITTLE PROCESSING OUTLAY Non-Final OA Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Nicholas J Lee's allowance rate?

82.2% of resolved applications examined by Nicholas J Lee were allowed (972 resolved cases), compared with 64.2% across Art Unit 2621 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Nicholas J Lee?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Nicholas J Lee take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Nicholas J Lee took 840 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Nicholas J Lee work in?

Nicholas J Lee examines applications in Art Unit 2621 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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