Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Scott D Au, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as AU, SCOTT D

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2612 2617 2624 2698 2811 2872

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

AU, SCOTT D is assigned to tech center 2800 and art unit 2612. The record covers 535 resolved cases, with a 77.2% allowance rate, a 10.8% interview lift, and a median of 1047 days to allowance. The case volume provides meaningful context for planning, and the allowance rate indicates frequent favorable outcomes in the recorded matters.

The interview lift is positive but modest, suggesting that written prosecution remains central even when examiner dialogue is used. The listed companies are Apple Inc., Google LLC, and Sony Group Corporation. The firms are FOLEY & LARDNER LLP, WHDA, LLP, and Xsensus. Practitioners may prepare interviews for focused clarification while ensuring that claim amendments and technical explanations independently establish the requested distinction.

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

Performance Statistics

77.2%
Allow Rate
+9.2% vs TC avg
557
Total Applications
+10.8%
Interview Lift
1047
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 535 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.4%
§101 Eligibility
17.0%
§102 Novelty
69.8%
§103 Obviousness
5.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19542024 ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM FOR MANAGING PLURALITY OF WINDOWS OF VIRTUAL SCREEN IN VIRTUAL REALITY SPACE Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18898259 Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Interacting with System User Interfaces within Three-Dimensional Environments Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18669279 CONTEXT-BASED USER INPUT CONTROL OF NEAR-EYE DISPLAYS Final Rejection GOOGLE LLC
19163387 A METHOD, A COMPUTER PROGRAM AND AN APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING A SERVICE CONSUMED BY A HUMAN, A ROBOT, A VEHICLE, AN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND A SMART HOME SYSTEM Non-Final OA Sony Group Corporation
19113428 DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND DISPLAY CONTROL PROGRAM Non-Final OA Sony Group Corporation
19475484 ARRAY SUBSTRATE, DISPLAY SUBSTRATE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
19146474 HARDWARE WAKE FOR DISPLAY PANEL Final Rejection QUALCOMM Incorporated
19114270 STEERING COLUMN SWITCH, STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD Non-Final OA VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Scott D Au's allowance rate?

77.2% of resolved applications examined by Scott D Au were allowed (535 resolved cases), compared with 70.3% across Art Unit 2612 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Scott D Au?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Scott D Au take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Scott D Au took 1,047 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Scott D Au work in?

Scott D Au examines applications in Art Unit 2612 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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