Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HO, THOMAS Y

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2141 3624 3785

This examiner grants 17% of resolved cases

Analysis

Thomas Y Ho examines applications in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2141. With 189 resolved cases, he maintains an allowance rate of 16.9%. This rate suggests a rigorous examination process for the applications under his review. The 16.9% allowance rate indicates the frequency with which cases reach a grant, requiring a focused prosecution strategy.

The interview lift of 30.1% highlights a potential strategy for applicants to improve their prospects. Despite the overall allowance rate, interviews appear to be a productive tool for resolving issues. This 30.1% lift suggests that direct engagement with the examiner can significantly bridge the gap toward an allowance. Practitioners should consider the 189 resolved cases as a basis for this tactical recommendation.

The median days to allowance stands at 1317, reflecting the duration required to reach a final resolution. This 1317-day period is a key factor for applicants to consider when managing expectations for pendency. In Art Unit 2141, the combination of the allowance rate and a high interview lift makes the 30.1% metric particularly relevant for those seeking to advance the process.

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

Performance Statistics

16.9%
Allow Rate
-53.1% vs TC avg
234
Total Applications
+30.1%
Interview Lift
1317
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 189 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

32.8%
§101 Eligibility
11.0%
§102 Novelty
43.0%
§103 Obviousness
12.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19081133 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY MATCHING APPARATUS, ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY MATCHING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM Non-Final OA NEC Corporation
18327746 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LAB MANAGEMENT Final Rejection DIONEX CORPORATION
18964004 CONTENT BUYING AND SELLING DEVICE AND CONTENT BUYING AND SELLING METHOD Final Rejection JVCKENWOOD Corporation
18759935 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND USING MICRO-INTENTS Non-Final OA Walmart Apollo, LLC
18942676 SPACE INFORMATION RECORDER, SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS BUSINESS DEVICE, SATELLITE CONSTELLATION BUSINESS DEVICE, ROCKET LAUNCH BUSINESS DEVICE, DEBRIS REMOVAL BUSINESS DEVICE, SPACE INSURANCE MANAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVICE, SPACE OBJECT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVICE, AND SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVICE Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
18129301 HIERARCHICAL-RELATIONSHIP-BASED RESOURCE RESERVATION AND CLEANING Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation
18377148 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING EMPLOYEES Non-Final OA STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
17978345 VALUE CHAIN PLANNING APPARATUS, VALUE CHAIN PLANNING SYSTEM, AND VALUE CHAIN PLANNING METHOD Non-Final OA HITACHI, LTD.
19250951 GEOCENTRIC PLATFORMS FOR OBJECT EXCHANGE & ALLOCATION Non-Final OA KewlStreet LLC
18317242 INTELLIGENT PREDICTION OF PRODUCT/PROJECT EXECUTION OUTCOME AND LIFESPAN ESTIMATION Non-Final OA Dell Products L.P.
18807604 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TASK DETERMINATION, DELEGATION, AND AUTOMATION Non-Final OA YOHANA LLC
18150236 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCHEDULING FLIGHTS OF AIRCRAFT Final Rejection Jeppesen ForeFlight, Inc.

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