Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Jennifer Wecker, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WECKER, JENNIFER

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1671 1684 1772 1779 1796 1797

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

WECKER, JENNIFER is assigned to art unit 1671 in tech center 1700. Across 725 resolved cases, the allowance rate is 70.9%, and the median time to allowance is 1024 days. Interviews show a 36.6% lift, supporting their inclusion in prosecution planning where discussion may help narrow issues or clarify claim scope.

The leading companies are TDK Corporation, Hand Held Products Inc., and National Cancer Center. The leading firms are Casimir Jones, S.C., DANN, DORFMAN, HERRELL & SKILLMAN, and Dugan & Dugan, PC. The substantial record and participant mix give counsel useful context for preparing applications in this docket.

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

Performance Statistics

70.9%
Allow Rate
+5.9% vs TC avg
736
Total Applications
+36.6%
Interview Lift
1024
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 725 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.2%
§101 Eligibility
23.6%
§102 Novelty
52.8%
§103 Obviousness
15.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18616300 GAS SENSOR Non-Final OA TDK CORPORATION
18552340 METHOD OF DETECTION Non-Final OA THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jennifer Wecker's allowance rate?

70.9% of resolved applications examined by Jennifer Wecker were allowed (725 resolved cases), compared with 39.7% across Art Unit 1671 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jennifer Wecker?

This examiner's interview lift is +36.6 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 Wecker take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jennifer Wecker took 1,024 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jennifer Wecker work in?

Jennifer Wecker examines applications in Art Unit 1671 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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