Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Vei Chung Liang, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LIANG, VEI CHUNG

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2157 2165 2169 2800

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Liang Vei Chung has managed 136 resolved cases within Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2157. The data shows an allowance rate of 62.5 percent, which establishes the baseline for successful outcomes in this portfolio. Practitioners should note the 63.7 percent interview lift, which is higher than the 62.5 percent allowance rate and suggests that direct engagement with the examiner is an effective strategy for advancing prosecution.

The median days to allowance stands at 1404, indicating the typical prosecution timeline for applications that reach issuance. JFE Steel Corporation appears as the top company, while OLIFF PLC is the most frequent firm appearing in these records. Given the 63.7 percent interview lift, attorneys working with this examiner should prioritize early interviews to potentially mitigate the 1404-day median pendency. The 62.5 percent allowance rate provides the probability of success for cases resolved under this examiner's review. This combination of data suggests that active communication can improve the chances of a favorable result within the 136 resolved cases.

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

Performance Statistics

62.5%
Allow Rate
-5.5% vs TC avg
136
Total Applications
+63.7%
Interview Lift
1404
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 136 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

17.4%
§101 Eligibility
28.8%
§102 Novelty
39.6%
§103 Obviousness
13.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18708859 PRESS FORMING ANALYSIS METHOD, PRESS FORMING ANALYSIS APPARATUS, AND PRESS FORMING ANALYSIS PROGRAM Final Rejection JFE STEEL CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Vei Chung Liang's allowance rate?

62.5% of resolved applications examined by Vei Chung Liang were allowed (136 resolved cases), compared with 35.6% across Art Unit 2157 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Vei Chung Liang?

This examiner's interview lift is +63.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Vei Chung Liang take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Vei Chung Liang took 1,404 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Vei Chung Liang work in?

Vei Chung Liang examines applications in Art Unit 2157 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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