Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LIN, ABBY YEE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3657 3664 3666

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

Abby Yee Lin is an examiner in Art Unit 3657 of Tech Center 3600. The examiner has 266 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 65.0 percent. This rate suggests a generally favorable environment for patent applicants. The interview lift is 14.8 percent, which indicates that conducting an interview is a beneficial step that can meaningfully increase the chances of reaching an allowance.

The median days to allowance is 1040. This 1040 day timeline is a key metric for practitioners to use when planning their strategy in Tech Center 3600. With 266 resolved cases, the 65.0 percent allowance rate and 14.8 percent interview lift are well-supported by the data and provide a clear picture of examiner behavior.

For applications in Art Unit 3657, the 14.8 percent interview lift offers a strategic advantage. While the 65.0 percent allowance rate is already encouraging, an interview can help resolve any outstanding issues more effectively. Practitioners should use the 1040 day median to set realistic expectations for their clients while leveraging the examiner's generally positive disposition toward granting patents.

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

Performance Statistics

65.0%
Allow Rate
+13.0% vs TC avg
276
Total Applications
+14.8%
Interview Lift
1040
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 266 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.0%
§101 Eligibility
7.7%
§102 Novelty
46.9%
§103 Obviousness
30.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19069837 COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR BEHAVIOR PLANNING OF A VEHICLE, PROCESSING DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18841911 ROBOT HAND SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, ROBOT HAND, AND CONTROL DEVICE Non-Final OA KYOCERA Corporation
18842229 LOCALIZATION OF HORIZONTAL INFRASTRUCTURE USING POINT CLOUDS Non-Final OA Seegrid Corporation

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