Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Un C Cho, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CHO, UN C

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 2400 2413 2415 2617 4133

This examiner grants 67% of resolved cases

Analysis

Un C. Cho examines cases in Art Unit 2400 within Tech Center 4100, with 211 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 66.8 percent is a metric for applicants, though the median days to allowance of 1422 indicates a timeline for prosecution. This duration suggests that applicants must be prepared for a process that requires patience and resources. The 1422-day median pendency is a factor for practitioners to consider when planning their approach.

The interview lift of 6.4 percent suggests an advantage to conducting an interview, though the impact is smaller than the 66.8 percent baseline allowance rate. This figure indicates that written arguments are a primary driver of outcomes in his docket. Major applicants include Apple Inc., Biotronik SE & Co. KG, and Charter Communications Operating LLC. Legal strategy is often managed by firms such as Apple Inc. -- FKM, BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC, and YOUNG BASILE. The 6.4 percent lift remains a tactical option for resolving specific examiner concerns.

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

Performance Statistics

66.8%
Allow Rate
+6.8% vs TC avg
217
Total Applications
+6.4%
Interview Lift
1422
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 211 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.2%
§101 Eligibility
23.7%
§102 Novelty
56.2%
§103 Obviousness
8.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18475652 Channel State Information Reporting for TRP Operation Final Rejection Apple Inc.
18879136 FRONT-END COMMUNICATION UNIT FOR AN IMPLANT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE FRONT-END COMMUNICATION UNIT Non-Final OA BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Un C Cho's allowance rate?

66.8% of resolved applications examined by Un C Cho were allowed (211 resolved cases), compared with 49.8% across Art Unit 2400 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Un C Cho?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Un C Cho take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Un C Cho took 1,422 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Un C Cho work in?

Un C Cho examines applications in Art Unit 2400 in Tech Center 4100.

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