Examiner: HLAING, SOE MIN

Analysis

Soe Min Hlaing is an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2441. He has 371 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 82.5 percent. The median days to allowance is 925, suggesting that applications in this unit move toward issuance at a steady pace. This rate of success indicates that the examiner is receptive to patentable subject matter and that the majority of the 371 applicants achieve their goals within the 925-day median.

The data shows an interview lift of 16.2 percent. This metric suggests that while the 82.5 percent baseline for allowance is already high, an interview can still provide an advantage. Practitioners should consider the 82.5 percent allowance rate as a sign of a favorable examination environment, where direct communication can further streamline the path to a patent grant. The 16.2 percent lift is a tool for overcoming any specific hurdles that may arise during prosecution. With 371 cases resolved, these statistics offer a reliable guide for those filing in Art Unit 2441. Applicants can use the 925-day median pendency to plan their prosecution cycles and manage their patent portfolios effectively based on these metrics.