Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: DOAN, HY KHANH

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3791

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

Hy Khanh Doan works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3791, with a pool of 33 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 63.6 percent. The median days to allowance is 1183, which provides a baseline for expectations regarding the length of the prosecution cycle.

The interview lift of 42.9 percent is particularly high, indicating that interviews are a powerful tool in this examiner's practice. This lift is a key consideration when navigating the 63.6 percent allowance rate, as it suggests a much higher probability of success following a personal meeting. Although the 33 resolved cases represent a smaller sample, the data is quite clear on the benefits of interviewing.

The 1183 median days to allowance suggests that applicants should be prepared for the duration of the process. Given the 42.9 percent lift, applicants should seek interviews early to potentially improve their outcomes. This examiner's presence in Tech Center 3700 is characterized by a strong response to direct applicant engagement.

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

Performance Statistics

63.6%
Allow Rate
-6.4% vs TC avg
49
Total Applications
+42.9%
Interview Lift
1183
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.6%
§101 Eligibility
26.2%
§102 Novelty
41.3%
§103 Obviousness
22.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18676061 ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEMS Non-Final OA ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
18882966 OPTO-ELECTRONIC HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS FOR IMPLANTABLE CHEMICAL SENSORS Non-Final OA Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
18069083 IN-EAR TEMPERATURE SENSORS FOR AR/VR APPLICATIONS AND DEVICES Non-Final OA Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
17556831 PULSE OXIMETER Non-Final OA Micron Technology, Inc.
18962744 TRANSFER INSTRUMENT Non-Final OA Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha

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