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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Nathan W Ha, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HA, NATHAN W

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1758 2800 2814 2827 2835

This examiner grants 91% of resolved cases

Analysis

HA, NATHAN W is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 2800 and art unit 1758. The record includes 1186 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 91.3%, and an interview lift of 7.7%. The median time to allowance is 803 days. The allowance measure is supported by a substantial examination record and shows that most recorded cases reached allowance. The interview measure indicates a limited observed association with that outcome, while the median timeline provides a practical basis for prosecution and product planning.

The leading companies are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Micron Technology Inc., and Samsung Display Co., Ltd. The leading firms are Bayes PLLC, BROOKS, CAMERON & HUEBSCH, PLLC, and Dorsey & Whitney LLP - MTI (Nelson). The technology mix is concentrated in semiconductor and display matters. Counsel may prioritize precise claim drafting, focused written responses, and selective interviews for technical clarification. The allowance pattern supports efficient prosecution planning while still requiring careful reference analysis.

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

Performance Statistics

91.3%
Allow Rate
+23.3% vs TC avg
1,207
Total Applications
+7.7%
Interview Lift
803
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1186 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
32.8%
§102 Novelty
44.4%
§103 Obviousness
8.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18738100 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES HAVING CAPACITOR STRUCTURES AND SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS HAVING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18537644 IMAGE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18652081 BOND WIRE INDUCTION APPARATUS Non-Final OA Micron Technology, Inc.
18588352 HIGH VOLTAGE DIODES FOR WAFER ON WAFER PACKAGING OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE Non-Final OA Micron Technology, Inc.
18543769 REDUCED ESR IN TRENCH CAPACITOR Non-Final OA TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
18587923 GATE-ALL-AROUND FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR WITH VARIABLE CHANNEL GEOMETRIES Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation
18644140 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE Non-Final OA SK hynix Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Nathan W Ha's allowance rate?

91.3% of resolved applications examined by Nathan W Ha were allowed (1,186 resolved cases), compared with 38.8% across Art Unit 1758 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Nathan W Ha?

This examiner's interview lift is +7.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Nathan W Ha take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Nathan W Ha took 803 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Nathan W Ha work in?

Nathan W Ha examines applications in Art Unit 1758 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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