Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Lee David Starr, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as STARR, LEE DAVID

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2919

This examiner grants 94% of resolved cases

Analysis

Lee David Starr serves in Art Unit 2919 of Tech Center 2900, focusing on design patents. With 268 resolved cases, the examiner has a high allowance rate of 93.7%. The median days to allowance is 786, reflecting the nature of design prosecution.

The interview lift is 8.8%, which further supports the 93.7% allowance rate. Löwenstein Medical Technology S A is a top company, with Abel Schillinger, LLP serving as a primary firm. The 786-day median pendency is relatively efficient for this art unit.

Practitioners should note that while the 93.7% allowance rate is dominant, the 8.8% lift still provides a marginal benefit for cases that face initial resistance. The 268 resolved cases provide a stable statistical foundation for these metrics.

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

Performance Statistics

93.7%
Allow Rate
+33.7% vs TC avg
269
Total Applications
+8.8%
Interview Lift
786
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 268 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
10.0%
§102 Novelty
4.3%
§103 Obviousness
81.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35523305 Breathing mask for medical purpose Final Rejection Löwenstein Medical Technology S.A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Lee David Starr's allowance rate?

93.7% of resolved applications examined by Lee David Starr were allowed (268 resolved cases), compared with 93.5% across Art Unit 2919 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Lee David Starr?

This examiner's interview lift is +8.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Lee David Starr take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Lee David Starr took 786 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Lee David Starr work in?

Lee David Starr examines applications in Art Unit 2919 in Tech Center 2900.

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