Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: HOANG, MICHAEL G

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 3742 3761 3762 4149 4171

This examiner grants 48% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michael G Hoang has resolved 339 cases in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 3742. The allowance rate is 47.5%. This 47.5% rate suggests a balanced but rigorous examination environment. The 339 resolved cases provide a solid foundation for understanding his approach to patent examination in Tech Center 4100.

The interview lift of 37.3% suggests that interviews are a valuable tool for improving the 47.5% allowance rate. This 37.3% lift indicates that direct engagement can help overcome obstacles and clarify technical issues. For the 339 cases resolved, the 37.3% lift is a significant incentive for practitioners to engage the examiner. It suggests that the 47.5% baseline can be bolstered through verbal communication in Art Unit 3742.

The median days to allowance is 1405. This 1405-day metric reflects the typical duration for his docket from filing to grant. Applicants should prepare for a timeline of approximately 1405 days. The combination of a 47.5% allowance rate and a 37.3% interview lift highlights the importance of a proactive prosecution strategy for the 339 cases handled.

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

Performance Statistics

47.5%
Allow Rate
-12.5% vs TC avg
347
Total Applications
+37.3%
Interview Lift
1405
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 339 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
11.6%
§102 Novelty
49.8%
§103 Obviousness
35.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17949362 COOKING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY COMMERCIAL COOKING DEVICE Final Rejection WELBILT DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
17775444 Washable Cooking Apparatus Final Rejection Novum Modum (International) Pty Ltd

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