Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Soe Min Hlaing, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HLAING, SOE MIN

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2441 2447 2451

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

HLAING, SOE MIN has resolved 375 cases in tech center 2400 and art unit 2441. The allowance rate is 82.7%, while interview lift is 15.9%. The recorded outcomes show frequent allowance, and the positive interview measure supports considering interviews when they can resolve a defined prosecution issue.

The median time to allowance is 925 days. Applicants may therefore combine efficient written responses with selective examiner engagement. The recurring companies are NEC Corporation, Intel Corporation, and Aurora Operations Inc. The recurring firms are IP GROUP OF DLA PIPER LLP (US) and LEE & HAYES, P.C. Their recurring presence provides a focused set of references for practitioners handling similar technology and claims.

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

Performance Statistics

82.7%
Allow Rate
+24.7% vs TC avg
384
Total Applications
+15.9%
Interview Lift
925
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 375 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.9%
§101 Eligibility
13.5%
§102 Novelty
64.7%
§103 Obviousness
6.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18878144 RAN INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER (RIC) AND METHOD THEREFOR Final Rejection NEC Corporation
19305250 MECHANISM TO ENABLE A FEDERATED ONBOARDING SERVICE IN AN OPENROAMING FRAMEWORK Non-Final OA Intel Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Soe Min Hlaing's allowance rate?

82.7% of resolved applications examined by Soe Min Hlaing were allowed (375 resolved cases), compared with 75.7% across Art Unit 2441 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Soe Min Hlaing?

This examiner's interview lift is +15.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Soe Min Hlaing take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Soe Min Hlaing took 925 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Soe Min Hlaing work in?

Soe Min Hlaing examines applications in Art Unit 2441 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).

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