Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Jennifer L Watkins, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WATKINS, JENNIFER L

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2915 2917 2943

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

79.7%
Allow Rate
+19.7% vs TC avg
592
Total Applications
+16.7%
Interview Lift
689
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 590 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
8.2%
§102 Novelty
1.8%
§103 Obviousness
86.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35003203 Medical pad Final Rejection Metroplex Rehabilitation Associates, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jennifer L Watkins's allowance rate?

79.7% of resolved applications examined by Jennifer L Watkins were allowed (590 resolved cases), compared with 90.8% across Art Unit 2915 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jennifer L Watkins?

This examiner's interview lift is +16.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jennifer L Watkins take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jennifer L Watkins took 689 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jennifer L Watkins work in?

Jennifer L Watkins examines applications in Art Unit 2915 in Tech Center 2900.

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