Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Grace Q Li, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LI, GRACE Q

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2611 2618

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

LI, GRACE Q works in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2611. The profile records 383 resolved cases, a 77.8% allowance rate, and a median of 845 days to allowance. The interview lift is 13.6%, indicating a positive but limited association. Practitioners may use interviews selectively while relying on well-defined claims and concise written responses.

The principal companies are Apple Inc., Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd., and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The leading firms are Astute IP Law Group, FIG. 1 Patents, and HG Law LLP (Adeia). The allowance rate and median timing support efficient prosecution planning, particularly where issues can be narrowed early.

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

Performance Statistics

77.8%
Allow Rate
+15.8% vs TC avg
404
Total Applications
+13.6%
Interview Lift
845
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 383 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.3%
§101 Eligibility
8.2%
§102 Novelty
65.8%
§103 Obviousness
12.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18846626 Electronic Devices with Lenses and Custom Units Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18954254 METHOD, APPARATUS, DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR INFORMATION DISPLAY Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
19017055 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED VIRTUAL REALITY INTERACTIONS Non-Final OA State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
18397413 Digital Object Animation Using Control Points Non-Final OA Adobe Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Grace Q Li's allowance rate?

77.8% of resolved applications examined by Grace Q Li were allowed (383 resolved cases), compared with 70.5% across Art Unit 2611 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Grace Q Li?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Grace Q Li take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Grace Q Li took 845 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Grace Q Li work in?

Grace Q Li examines applications in Art Unit 2611 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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