Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LEE, NICHOLAS J

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

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nicholas J. Lee is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2621. He has a large record of 968 resolved cases, which offers a high degree of statistical certainty. His allowance rate is 82.2 percent, indicating a high likelihood of success for applicants. This 82.2 percent rate suggests that he is generally receptive to the arguments presented in patent applications.

The interview lift for this examiner is 10.8 percent. This 10.8 percent figure indicates that interviews provide a modest boost to an already high allowance rate. Practitioners should consider an interview if they encounter any initial resistance, but the baseline is already very strong. The 968 resolved cases show that he has a well-established and efficient examination style in Art Unit 2621.

The median days to allowance is 841. This timeframe is relatively efficient, allowing applicants to secure their patents efficiently. The 841-day median is a positive indicator for those who value speed in the prosecution process. When combined with the 82.2 percent allowance rate, this examiner provides a favorable path to grant in Tech Center 2600.

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
982
Total Applications
+10.8%
Interview Lift
841
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 968 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.7%
§101 Eligibility
23.5%
§102 Novelty
57.8%
§103 Obviousness
6.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19276373 ARRAY SUBSTRATE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AS WELL AS TOUCH DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
19352596 DISPLAY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME AND INSPECTING SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
18890993 LIGHT PROJECTION DEVICE, LIGHT PROJECTION-AND-RECEPTION APPARATUS, AND DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
19396597 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA LG Display Co., Ltd.
18425945 OPTICAL COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND OPTICAL COMPENSATING METHOD Final Rejection LG Display Co., Ltd.
18829945 Nonlinear Laser Beam Scan Pattern Non-Final OA The Boeing Company
19035695 UNDER-DISPLAY ULTRASONIC FINGERPRINT SENSORS FOR FOLDABLE DISPLAYS Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18877305 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SMART ACOUSTIC MULTIMODAL INTERFACES Non-Final OA UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
19116369 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD Non-Final OA SONY GROUP CORPORATION

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