Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Jonathan C Weber, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WEBER, JONATHAN C

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2872 3615 3641

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

WEBER, JONATHAN C is assigned to art unit 2872 in tech center 3600. The record covers 916 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 64.7% and a median of 863 days to allowance. The 28.3% interview lift suggests that examiner interviews can contribute meaningfully to prosecution outcomes, particularly when paired with focused claim amendments and clear explanations.

The leading companies are SureFire LLC, Leonardo S.p.A., and BAE Systems plc. The leading firms are ALSTON & BIRD LLP, Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP, and Cabinet Beau de Lomenie. The large resolved-case record makes this profile useful for counsel seeking an established reference point within the art unit.

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

Performance Statistics

64.7%
Allow Rate
+12.7% vs TC avg
940
Total Applications
+28.3%
Interview Lift
863
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 916 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
31.6%
§102 Novelty
46.9%
§103 Obviousness
12.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18556190 ANTI TORPEDO SYSTEM Final Rejection BAE SYSTEMS plc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jonathan C Weber's allowance rate?

64.7% of resolved applications examined by Jonathan C Weber were allowed (916 resolved cases), compared with 64.9% across Art Unit 2872 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jonathan C Weber?

This examiner's interview lift is +28.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jonathan C Weber take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jonathan C Weber took 863 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jonathan C Weber work in?

Jonathan C Weber examines applications in Art Unit 2872 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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