Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Jerry Lin, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LIN, JERRY

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1631 1671 1684 1685

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

LIN, JERRY handles cases in USPTO tech center 1600 and art unit 1631. The profile includes 842 resolved cases, a 72.2% allowance rate, a 14.8% interview lift, and a median of 1427 days to allowance. The substantial record supports using the outcome measures for planning, while the long stated interval makes early attention to continuation, amendment, and docket choices practical.

ImmunityBio Inc., Align Technology Inc., and Tempus AI Inc. are the principal companies. MARSHALL, GERSTEIN & BORUN LLP, Anova Law Group, PLLC, and FOLEY HOAG, LLP (General) are the listed firms. The biotechnology, dental, and health technology mix reinforces the need for precise technical narratives and carefully targeted responses.

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

Performance Statistics

72.2%
Allow Rate
+12.2% vs TC avg
876
Total Applications
+14.8%
Interview Lift
1427
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 842 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

33.4%
§101 Eligibility
14.5%
§102 Novelty
20.5%
§103 Obviousness
20.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18460039 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING SOMATIC MUTATIONS FROM SINGLE-CELL TRANSCRIPTOME SEQUENCING DATA Non-Final OA Zhejiang University
18266111 Computational Method and System for Compression of Genetic Information Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jerry Lin's allowance rate?

72.2% of resolved applications examined by Jerry Lin were allowed (842 resolved cases), compared with 28.4% across Art Unit 1631 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jerry Lin?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jerry Lin take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jerry Lin took 1,427 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jerry Lin work in?

Jerry Lin examines applications in Art Unit 1631 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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