Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CHEU, CHANGHWA J

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1641 1645 1677 1678

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Changhwa J. Cheu is an examiner in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1641. The examiner has 1193 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 74.6 percent for these cases. This 74.6 percent rate provides a baseline for applicants to evaluate the probability of success when their applications are assigned to this examiner.

The interview lift for this examiner is 47.4 percent. This 47.4 percent lift is a comparison to the allowance rate, indicating that direct communication is a significant factor in the prosecution process. Practitioners can use this figure to evaluate the impact of conducting an interview, as it correlates with an increased probability of reaching an allowance compared to the 74.6 percent baseline.

The median days to allowance for Cheu is 972. This 972-day measure provides an expectation for the duration of the patent prosecution cycle. With 1193 resolved cases, the examiner has a history that supports these metrics. The combination of the allowance rate and the 972-day median pendency helps in planning patent strategies for Art Unit 1641.

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

Performance Statistics

74.6%
Allow Rate
+14.6% vs TC avg
1,196
Total Applications
+47.4%
Interview Lift
972
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1193 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.7%
§101 Eligibility
18.8%
§102 Novelty
32.6%
§103 Obviousness
29.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18336644 FAST PROTEIN SEQUENCING Non-Final OA Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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