Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Robert J May, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MAY, ROBERT J

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2844 2875 2885

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

MAY, ROBERT J works in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2844. The record covers 1100 resolved cases, with a 75.5% allowance rate and a 757-day median to allowance. The large record and allowance rate indicate that most matters reached allowance, while the median reflects a comparatively short reported prosecution path.

The interview lift is 15.5%, supporting interviews as a useful prosecution tool. Recurring companies include LG Display Co., Ltd., Jolux Lighting LLC, and Valeo S.A. The listed firms are Artegis Law Group, LLP - Harman, LUCAS & MERCANTI, LLP, and PnK IP LLC. Applicants can use examiner discussions to refine arguments before pursuing broader amendments.

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

Performance Statistics

75.5%
Allow Rate
+7.5% vs TC avg
1,115
Total Applications
+15.5%
Interview Lift
757
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1100 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
28.0%
§102 Novelty
50.7%
§103 Obviousness
14.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19428290 DISPLAY APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG Display Co., Ltd.
19099167 RESTRAINT MECHANISM FOR RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURES Non-Final OA SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
19004803 Illumination System Non-Final OA SCHOTT AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Robert J May's allowance rate?

75.5% of resolved applications examined by Robert J May were allowed (1,100 resolved cases), compared with 72.3% across Art Unit 2844 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Robert J May?

This examiner's interview lift is +15.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Robert J May take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Robert J May took 757 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Robert J May work in?

Robert J May examines applications in Art Unit 2844 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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