Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Kevin Y Kim, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KIM, KEVIN Y

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3714 3715 3716

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

This examiner works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3714, with 964 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 78.3%, and the median time to allowance is 935 days. The substantial record indicates generally favorable allowance outcomes, with a median timeline that should be incorporated into prosecution forecasts.

The interview lift is 15.9%, suggesting that interviews may provide useful support when focused on the examiner’s specific objections. Practitioners should pair any interview with a precise written response. The leading companies are Igt, Nintendo Co., Ltd., and Angel Group Co., Ltd. The leading firms are Spencer Fane, KERR IP GROUP, and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT.

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

Performance Statistics

78.3%
Allow Rate
+8.3% vs TC avg
995
Total Applications
+15.9%
Interview Lift
935
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 964 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.7%
§101 Eligibility
14.7%
§102 Novelty
43.6%
§103 Obviousness
15.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19023159 INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD Non-Final OA NINTENDO CO., LTD.
18999245 GAME CONTROLLER Non-Final OA NINTENDO CO., LTD.
18492197 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATIVE GAME WORLD POPULATION AND GAME ELEMENT TAGS Non-Final OA Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
18650260 VERIFIED GAME STREAMING Non-Final OA Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18584546 Cloud Gaming Image Processing and Streaming Methods and Systems Non-Final OA Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
19075158 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE USAGE Non-Final OA Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kevin Y Kim's allowance rate?

78.3% of resolved applications examined by Kevin Y Kim were allowed (964 resolved cases), compared with 0.0% across Art Unit 3714 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kevin Y Kim?

This examiner's interview lift is +15.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kevin Y Kim take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kevin Y Kim took 935 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kevin Y Kim work in?

Kevin Y Kim examines applications in Art Unit 3714 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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