Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: CHANG, KENNETH W

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2431 2438

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

86.5%
Allow Rate
+28.5% vs TC avg
639
Total Applications
+1.4%
Interview Lift
890
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 628 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

16.1%
§101 Eligibility
15.1%
§102 Novelty
41.9%
§103 Obviousness
18.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19208251 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SMART IDENTIFICATION AND STEP-UP AUTHENTICATION Non-Final OA Mastercard International Incorporated
18983073 METHOD FOR PROVIDING A COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED FUNCTIONALITY IN A COMPUTING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18422420 TIME-BASED ONE-TIME PASSWORD ON AUTHENTICATION TOKEN Final Rejection Capital One Services, LLC
18827078 TAINTS AND FADING TAINTS Non-Final OA Oracle International Corporation

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