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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Grace Henry Lunde, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LUNDE, GRACE HENRY

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1641 1643

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

LUNDE, GRACE HENRY is assigned to tech center 1600 and art unit 1641. The record contains 27 resolved cases, a 63.0% allowance rate, and a 1338-day median time to allowance. Interviews correspond to a 38.9% lift in the allowance outcome.

The limited resolved-case volume makes the measures useful as a focused signal rather than a broad historical record. Within that record, allowance occurs in more than half of the matters, and the interview measure is substantial. Counsel may consider interviews when developing a response strategy, while treating the sample size as an important qualification. The main companies are UMC Utrecht Holding B.V., H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Inc., and Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.

The main firms are Fox Rothschild LLP, Ipsilon USA - NLO, and MAIER & MAIER, PLLC. These organizations provide the principal representation context.

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

Performance Statistics

63.0%
Allow Rate
+3.0% vs TC avg
60
Total Applications
+38.9%
Interview Lift
1338
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 27 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
14.4%
§102 Novelty
27.0%
§103 Obviousness
32.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18058707 CHIMERIC ANTIGEN RECEPTORS BASED ON ALTERNATIVE SIGNAL 1 DOMAINS Final Rejection The General Hospital Corporation
17908545 Membrane Ubiquitin ligases to target protein degradation Non-Final OA UMC Utrecht Holding B.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Grace Henry Lunde's allowance rate?

63.0% of resolved applications examined by Grace Henry Lunde were allowed (27 resolved cases), compared with 45.2% across Art Unit 1641 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Grace Henry Lunde?

This examiner's interview lift is +38.9 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 Henry Lunde take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Grace Henry Lunde took 1,338 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Grace Henry Lunde work in?

Grace Henry Lunde examines applications in Art Unit 1641 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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