Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: CHANG, KAI J

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2468

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kai J Chang, assigned to Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2468, has managed 422 resolved cases. He maintains an allowance rate of 73.5 percent. This rate suggests a generally receptive posture toward patentability, with a large portion of his 422 resolved cases resulting in a grant.

Interviews appear particularly impactful for this examiner, with an interview lift of 39.0 percent. This 39.0 percent lift is a significant factor when considering the median days to allowance of 1351. Applicants may find that the lift justifies the effort of an interview to navigate the 73.5 percent allowance rate more effectively. The 1351-day timeline indicates that prosecution can be a multi-year endeavor.

With 422 resolved cases, these metrics provide a clear picture of the examiner's tendencies. The 39.0 percent interview lift is a notable aspect of his profile, offering a strong strategic lever for practitioners. Balancing the 73.5 percent allowance rate against the 1351-day median helps in setting realistic expectations for clients in Tech Center 2400.

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

Performance Statistics

73.5%
Allow Rate
+15.5% vs TC avg
429
Total Applications
+39.0%
Interview Lift
1351
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 422 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.1%
§101 Eligibility
13.2%
§102 Novelty
65.0%
§103 Obviousness
7.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18897323 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING A REFERENCE SIGNAL IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18763891 COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18396545 COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, MASTER NODE, AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18676823 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORECASTING TIME SERIES NETWORK CAPACITY Final Rejection Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
18898768 ACCESS NETWORK DEVICE DETERMINING METHOD Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18828666 TIMING ADVANCE DETERMINATION METHOD AND APPARATUS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
17975916 DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD, APPARATUS, AND DEVICE Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18250356 Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request Procedures for Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Services Final Rejection GOOGLE LLC
18850916 METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR CROSS-LINK INTERFERENCE MITIGATION Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18844913 DYNAMICALLY PROVISIONING AND MANAGING NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS USING A SEGMENTED NETWORK ARCHITECTURE Non-Final OA VIASAT, INC.
18858006 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
18723602 METHODS FOR DETERMINING RESOURCE AND MONITORING MBS, APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

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