Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Lori Lynn Lyjak, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LYJAK, LORI LYNN

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2425 3612

This examiner grants 90% of resolved cases

Analysis

LYJAK, LORI LYNN is associated with tech center 3600 and art unit 2425. The record includes 1225 resolved cases, an 89.9% allowance rate, and a 683-day median time to allowance. Interviews correspond to an 8.5% lift in the allowance outcome.

The substantial case volume, high allowance rate, and relatively short median timeline describe a record in which allowance is common and resolution is comparatively direct within the available data. The interview measure is limited, so counsel may focus on clear claim presentation and efficient written prosecution. The leading companies are Toyota Motor Corporation, Webasto SE, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

The leading firms are SoraIP, Inc., FITCH, EVEN, TABIN & FLANNERY, LLP, and BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD. These firms identify the principal representation relationships.

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

Performance Statistics

89.9%
Allow Rate
+37.9% vs TC avg
1,260
Total Applications
+8.5%
Interview Lift
683
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1225 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.2%
§101 Eligibility
46.6%
§102 Novelty
30.7%
§103 Obviousness
17.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19024796 VEHICLE BODY Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18991747 VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18983407 VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19006264 VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE Non-Final OA Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
18571037 ENERGY-ABSORBING DEVICE Final Rejection Valeo Systemes Thermiques
18962756 MOVING STRUCTURE FOR A REPLACEABLE PART AND A MOVING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA KIA CORPORATION
19039643 FRONT COMPARTMENT STRUCTURE OF SEPARATE FRAME CONSTRUCTION, SEPARATE FRAME CONSTRUCTION AND VEHICLE Non-Final OA BYD COMPANY LIMITED

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Lori Lynn Lyjak's allowance rate?

89.9% of resolved applications examined by Lori Lynn Lyjak were allowed (1,225 resolved cases), compared with 68.9% across Art Unit 2425 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Lori Lynn Lyjak?

This examiner's interview lift is +8.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Lori Lynn Lyjak take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Lori Lynn Lyjak took 683 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Lori Lynn Lyjak work in?

Lori Lynn Lyjak examines applications in Art Unit 2425 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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