Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: KIM, STEVEN S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3685 3698

This examiner grants 39% of resolved cases

Analysis

Steven S Kim, in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3685, has 468 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 38.7, and the median days to allowance is 1927. These metrics indicate the nature of the prosecution environment. The 1927-day median is a figure suggesting that applicants should be prepared for the timeline for a final decision in this art unit.

The interview lift is 40.0, suggesting that direct communication is a tool for improving the 38.7 allowance rate. This lift is a factor for practitioners to consider when navigating the prosecution path. With 468 resolved cases, the data is robust and highlights the role of verbal advocacy. By leveraging the 40.0 lift, applicants may be able to overcome the 38.7 baseline and manage the 1927-day median pendency. The data suggests that an interview is a component of a strategy with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

38.7%
Allow Rate
-13.3% vs TC avg
497
Total Applications
+40.0%
Interview Lift
1927
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 468 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

24.5%
§101 Eligibility
7.3%
§102 Novelty
31.7%
§103 Obviousness
32.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19410777 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DYNAMIC DEVICE TRUST DASHBOARD Non-Final OA Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18545484 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DYNAMIC DEVICE TRUST DASHBOARD Final Rejection Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18375638 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL TRACKING OF ASSETS Final Rejection Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
18811926 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN ADVANCED STORAGE KEY IN A MOBILE DEVICE WITHOUT SECURE ELEMENTS Non-Final OA Mastercard International Incorporated
18408780 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFICATION-BASED PAYMENT INSTRUMENTS Final Rejection Capital One Services, LLC
18232541 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING SECURITY FOR DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS WITH PREDETERMINED RISK FACTORS Final Rejection Capital One Services, LLC
18485664 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SINGLE OR MULTI-CHAIN DEPOSIT TOKENS Final Rejection JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
18402972 Bridging End User Customer Support and Cloud Operator Customer Support Final Rejection Oracle International Corporation
18884659 SECONDARY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM Non-Final OA Visa International Service Association
18672555 MACHINE LEARNING-BASED DAMAGE ESTIMATE AND REPAIR ENTITY EVALUATIONS Non-Final OA State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
19113035 SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADAPTIVE LICENSING BASED UPON LICENSED APPLICATION USAGE INFORMATION Final Rejection THALES DIS CPL USA, INC.
19262692 METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING METAVERSE DIGITAL ASSET BASED ON RETAILER DESIRED PURCHASE, PARTICIPATION OR ACTION Final Rejection TARGET BRANDS, INC.
18226128 Methods and Systems for Determining Consumer Entitlements for Playback Interoperability Final Rejection Disney Enterprises, Inc.

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