Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Brian Ellis Young, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as YOUNG, BRIAN ELLIS

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1672 1681 1682 1683 1684

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

YOUNG, BRIAN ELLIS examines in Tech Center 1600, Art Unit 1672. The profile includes 40 resolved cases, with a 65.0% allowance rate. Interviews are associated with a 28.3% lift in allowance outcomes. The median days to allowance are 1382, which makes timing an important consideration when setting expectations.

The listed companies are Illumina Inc., Natera Inc., and 10x Genomics Inc. The listed firms are COZEN O'CONNOR, DLA PIPER LLP (US), and Honigman LLP. The resolved-case record is limited, so the figures should be used as a directional planning aid. The interview result supports preparing focused discussions alongside a complete written response.

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

Performance Statistics

65.0%
Allow Rate
+5.0% vs TC avg
72
Total Applications
+28.3%
Interview Lift
1382
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 40 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.5%
§101 Eligibility
15.8%
§102 Novelty
36.2%
§103 Obviousness
28.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19417711 METHODS FOR SPATIAL ANALYSIS USING RNA-TEMPLATED LIGATION Final Rejection 10x Genomics, Inc.
18455201 METHODS OF ENZYMATICALLY REPAIRING CLEAVED RNAS AND DETECTING THEREOF Non-Final OA THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Brian Ellis Young's allowance rate?

65.0% of resolved applications examined by Brian Ellis Young were allowed (40 resolved cases), compared with 38.3% across Art Unit 1672 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Brian Ellis Young?

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 Brian Ellis Young take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Brian Ellis Young took 1,382 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Brian Ellis Young work in?

Brian Ellis Young examines applications in Art Unit 1672 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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