Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Jeanette M Lieb, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LIEB, JEANETTE M

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1613 1654 1675

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jeanette M Lieb, an examiner in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1613, has managed 811 resolved cases. The allowance rate of 79.8 percent indicates a generally favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 971, providing a standard timeline for granted patents.

The interview lift of 17.4 percent shows that direct communication is a beneficial tactic for the 811 resolved cases. This lift can be a decisive factor in overcoming rejections and moving toward an allowance. Major companies like Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. and The Ohio State University are active in this examiner's workload.

Top firms such as COOLEY LLP and Ballard Spahr LLP are frequent representatives. The 79.8 percent allowance rate and 971 median days to allowance suggest a consistent and relatively efficient prosecution process. These metrics are vital for practitioners to understand the examiner's historical performance and develop an effective strategy.

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

Performance Statistics

79.8%
Allow Rate
+19.8% vs TC avg
832
Total Applications
+17.4%
Interview Lift
971
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 811 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.2%
§101 Eligibility
22.0%
§102 Novelty
32.6%
§103 Obviousness
22.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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18571114 MODIFIED CAVEOLIN-1 PEPTIDES FOR THE TREATMENT OF POST-ACUTE COVID-19 Non-Final OA Rein Therapeutics, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jeanette M Lieb's allowance rate?

79.8% of resolved applications examined by Jeanette M Lieb were allowed (811 resolved cases), compared with 34.0% across Art Unit 1613 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jeanette M Lieb?

This examiner's interview lift is +17.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jeanette M Lieb take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jeanette M Lieb took 971 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jeanette M Lieb work in?

Jeanette M Lieb examines applications in Art Unit 1613 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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