Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Jung H Kim, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KIM, JUNG H

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2816 2836 2842

This examiner grants 89% of resolved cases

Analysis

This examiner works in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2816, with 780 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 88.6%, and the median time to allowance is 690 days. The substantial record indicates favorable allowance outcomes and a comparatively short median timeline, information that may support more confident prosecution scheduling.

The interview lift is 6.3%, showing only a modest positive association with allowance outcomes. Applicants may use interviews selectively, while maintaining emphasis on clear claim drafting and written responses. The leading companies are STMicroelectronics N.V., ARM Limited, and Texas Instruments Incorporated. The leading firms are ARENTFOX SCHIFF, DeWitt LLP, and JCIPRNET.

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

Performance Statistics

88.6%
Allow Rate
+20.6% vs TC avg
798
Total Applications
+6.3%
Interview Lift
690
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 780 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
38.4%
§102 Novelty
44.9%
§103 Obviousness
11.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18680701 METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DRIVE INDUCTOR-CAPACITOR (LC) CIRCUITRY WITH SUBHARMONIC INJECTION Non-Final OA Texas Instruments Incorporated
18963179 AMPLIFIER WITH BYPASS MODE AND NOTCH FILTER Non-Final OA Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
19056472 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REDUCING FILTER DELAY SPREAD IN INTERFACE IP Non-Final OA STMicroelectronics International N.V.
18920681 MULTIPLEXER WITH HIGHLY LINEAR ANALOG SWITCH Final Rejection STMicroelectronics International N.V.
18925406 DROOP PROTECTION METHOD AND CIRCUIT Final Rejection Arm Limited
18905956 Level-Shifting Circuitry Devices and Methods Non-Final OA Arm Limited
19038333 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HIGH LINEARITY SLEW ENHANCEMENT ON AN OUTPUT BUFFER Non-Final OA Analog Devices, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jung H Kim's allowance rate?

88.6% of resolved applications examined by Jung H Kim were allowed (780 resolved cases), compared with 65.8% across Art Unit 2816 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jung H Kim?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jung H Kim take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jung H Kim took 690 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jung H Kim work in?

Jung H Kim examines applications in Art Unit 2816 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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