Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Nhi Quynh Bui, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BUI, NHI QUYNH

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3656 3664

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

BUI, NHI QUYNH is assigned to technology center 3600 and art unit 3656. The record includes 211 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 72.5%, and a median of 986 days to allowance. Interviews show a 10.0% lift in allowance outcomes. The figures describe a meaningful allowance pattern with a modest interview association, so applicants may place greater emphasis on claim clarity and written prosecution while using interviews selectively.

The listed companies are Sony Group Corporation, Tyco Fire & Security GmbH, and Kia Corporation. The listed firms are BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD., CHIP LAW GROUP, and K&L Gates LLP-Sony. This information can help counsel prepare for recurring technology and representation patterns, particularly when deciding whether an interview is likely to complement amendments or arguments in a pending application.

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

Performance Statistics

72.5%
Allow Rate
+20.5% vs TC avg
235
Total Applications
+10.0%
Interview Lift
986
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 211 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.3%
§101 Eligibility
12.7%
§102 Novelty
58.5%
§103 Obviousness
15.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19471624 ROBOTIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLIONG ROBOTIC DEVICE Non-Final OA SONY GROUP CORPORATION
18880679 SENSING SYSTEM FOR GRIP CONTROL, GRIPPING APPARATUS, ROBOT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME Non-Final OA Sony Group Corporation
18960682 VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
19018832 MULTI-PURPOSE ROBOTIC PLATFORM Final Rejection Dexterity, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Nhi Quynh Bui's allowance rate?

72.5% of resolved applications examined by Nhi Quynh Bui were allowed (211 resolved cases), compared with 66.7% across Art Unit 3656 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Nhi Quynh Bui?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Nhi Quynh Bui take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Nhi Quynh Bui took 986 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Nhi Quynh Bui work in?

Nhi Quynh Bui examines applications in Art Unit 3656 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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