Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: HUYNH, COURTNEY NGUYEN

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3772

This examiner grants 41% of resolved cases

Analysis

Courtney Nguyen Huynh is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, working in Art Unit 3772. The examiner has a record of 111 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 41.4 percent, suggesting a challenging prosecution environment where less than half of the cases reach a grant. This 41.4 percent rate is the primary baseline for practitioners to consider.

The median time to allowance is 1113 days. This 1113-day timeline represents the typical duration from filing to a successful grant in this examiner's docket. Practitioners should factor this 1113-day period into their planning, noting that the 41.4 percent allowance rate indicates a need for a strong and persuasive prosecution strategy in Art Unit 3772.

A standout metric for this examiner is the interview lift of 50.7 percent. This exceptionally high lift indicates that interviews are an extremely effective tool for overcoming rejections. A 50.7 percent increase in the likelihood of success following an interview is a very strong signal that practitioners should prioritize direct engagement. In Tech Center 3700, leveraging this 50.7 percent lift is likely the most effective way to improve upon the 41.4 percent base allowance rate.

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

Performance Statistics

41.4%
Allow Rate
-28.6% vs TC avg
152
Total Applications
+50.7%
Interview Lift
1116
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 111 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.1%
§101 Eligibility
15.7%
§102 Novelty
50.6%
§103 Obviousness
30.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19190576 ORTHODONTIC ATTACHMENT DEVICES Non-Final OA Align Technology, Inc.
17713102 ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES WITH EDGE PROFILES FOR OPTIMIZED TOOTH MOVEMENT AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME Non-Final OA Align Technology, Inc.

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