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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Stephen T Reed, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as REED, STEPHEN T

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2611 2621 2627 3796

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

REED, STEPHEN T works in tech center 3700 and art unit 2611. The record shows 499 resolved cases, a 73.1% allowance rate, and a median of 849 days to allowance. An interview lift of 15.0% indicates that interviews are associated with a measurable improvement in allowance outcomes in the available data.

The leading companies are Apple Inc., Shenzhen Oceanwing Smart Innovations Technology Co. Ltd., and BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. The listed firms are BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD., Blank Rome LLP, and CKC & Partners Co., LLC. Counsel can use the case history to support focused examiner-specific preparation, including targeted interviews and amendments. The 849-day median provides a relatively direct timing consideration for prosecution schedules, while the allowance rate supports attention to claim scope and response quality.

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

Performance Statistics

73.1%
Allow Rate
+3.1% vs TC avg
520
Total Applications
+15.0%
Interview Lift
849
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 499 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.8%
§101 Eligibility
16.2%
§102 Novelty
62.2%
§103 Obviousness
16.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18671116 Electronic Devices With Proximity Sensors Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
19250219 DISPLAY PANEL Final Rejection BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
19082123 ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection InnoLux Corporation
19193711 SENSORS FOR ACCURATELY INTERACTING WITH OBJECTS IN AN ARTIFICIAL-REALITY ENVIRONMENT, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF Final Rejection Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Stephen T Reed's allowance rate?

73.1% of resolved applications examined by Stephen T Reed were allowed (499 resolved cases), compared with 70.5% across Art Unit 2611 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Stephen T Reed?

This examiner's interview lift is +15.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Stephen T Reed take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Stephen T Reed took 849 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Stephen T Reed work in?

Stephen T Reed examines applications in Art Unit 2611 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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