Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LE, TIEN MINH

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3656 3664

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tien Minh Le is an examiner in Art Unit 3656, which is part of Tech Center 3600. He has 98 resolved cases, providing a clear view of his examination patterns. The allowance rate for this examiner is 72.4 percent, which is a relatively high and encouraging figure for applicants in this tech center. The interview lift is 18.9 percent, suggesting that direct communication is a productive way to advance prosecution. This 18.9 percent lift is a key metric for practitioners to consider when planning their strategy.

The median time to allowance is 1021 days, which is a standard duration for cases in Tech Center 3600. This 1021-day timeline, combined with the 72.4 percent allowance rate, offers a predictable path for patent applicants. The 18.9 percent interview lift indicates that the examiner is receptive to oral advocacy and that such interactions often lead to positive outcomes. With 98 resolved cases, the data shows a consistent preference for collaborative prosecution. Practitioners should use the lift to resolve any potential issues early in the process. The 1021-day median pendency remains the primary benchmark for expected prosecution length. Overall, the data indicates that this examiner is both productive and receptive to patent applications.

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

Performance Statistics

72.4%
Allow Rate
+20.4% vs TC avg
128
Total Applications
+18.9%
Interview Lift
1021
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 98 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.1%
§101 Eligibility
16.1%
§102 Novelty
55.0%
§103 Obviousness
19.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18674365 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18593415 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19110116 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOT Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18594722 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ROBOT SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18294478 ROBOT CONTROL DEVICE, ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, AND ROBOT CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA KYOCERA Corporation
19297891 Lane Change Architecture for Autonomous Vehicles Non-Final OA Aurora Operations, Inc.
18931582 MANIPULATOR SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR MANAGING OPERATION STATE OF MANIPULATOR, AND MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR MANAGING OPERATION STATE OF MANIPULATOR Final Rejection Hitachi, Ltd.
18719382 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE Non-Final OA HITACHI ASTEMO, LTD.
18695320 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CLEANING DEVICE, AND CLEANING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection Beijing Roborock Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
18758024 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING POSE AND SIZE OF OBJECTS USING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MACHINE LEARNING Final Rejection Boston Dynamics, Inc.
18560158 APPARATUS WITH TOOLS FOR ROBOTIC PAINT REPAIR Non-Final OA 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
18093226 CROWDSOURCED TURN INDICATORS Final Rejection MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

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