Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HUYNH, KHOA D

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3751 3765

This examiner grants 18% of resolved cases

Analysis

Khoa D Huynh is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, working in Art Unit 3732. The examiner has a record of 281 resolved cases, which provides a substantial basis for analyzing prosecution trends. The data shows an allowance rate of 18.1 percent, indicating a very challenging environment for applicants. This 18.1 percent rate suggests that securing a patent requires a highly rigorous and persuasive effort.

The median time to allowance is 1198 days. This 1198-day timeline represents the typical duration from filing to a successful grant in this examiner's docket. Practitioners should factor this 1198-day period into their planning, noting that the 18.1 percent allowance rate indicates a high probability of rejection. Strategy in Art Unit 3732 must be carefully tailored to overcome these difficult odds.

The interview lift for this examiner is 20.7 percent. This figure demonstrates that conducting an interview is a beneficial tactic, providing a meaningful increase in the probability of success. While the base allowance rate of 18.1 percent is low, the 20.7 percent lift suggests that direct engagement can help move a case toward allowance. Practitioners in Tech Center 3700 should consider interviews as a key component of their strategy to navigate the 1198-day cycle.

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

Performance Statistics

18.1%
Allow Rate
-51.9% vs TC avg
324
Total Applications
+20.7%
Interview Lift
1198
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 281 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.0%
§101 Eligibility
23.3%
§102 Novelty
43.6%
§103 Obviousness
25.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18990118 SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR IMPROVED FOOT SHANK ALIGNMENT Non-Final OA adidas AG
18947634 SOLE AND SHOE WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK Non-Final OA adidas AG
19051719 Sole Structure With Bottom-Loaded Compression Final Rejection Under Armour, Inc.

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