Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: MAY, LEAH ELIZABETH

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2917

This examiner grants 99% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Leah Elizabeth May serves in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2917. Across 184 resolved cases, she has maintained an exceptionally high allowance rate of 98.9%. This metric indicates that nearly all applications reaching a final resolution under her review are granted. The median days to allowance for these successful outcomes is 770, which reflects a relatively streamlined prosecution process.

The interview lift is 1.3%, a modest figure that is constrained by the already high 98.9% base allowance rate. While interviews provide a slight statistical advantage, the high likelihood of a grant suggests that standard written prosecution is often sufficient to achieve an allowance. Practitioners can expect a predictable experience in Art Unit 2917, with the 770-day median timeline serving as a reliable guide for pendency. The 184 resolved cases provide a solid foundation for these metrics, demonstrating a consistent pattern of high allowance and efficient resolution times.

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

Performance Statistics

98.9%
Allow Rate
+38.9% vs TC avg
185
Total Applications
+1.3%
Interview Lift
770
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 184 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
1.3%
§102 Novelty
0%
§103 Obviousness
96.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35523850 Solid state circuit breaker Non-Final OA LS ELECTRIC CO., LTD

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