Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

David S Luo, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LUO, DAVID S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2837 2846 3611

This examiner grants 90% of resolved cases

Analysis

LUO, DAVID S works in tech center 3600 and art unit 2837. The profile covers 1160 resolved cases, with a 90.5% allowance rate. The median time to allowance is 788 days. Interviews correspond to a 6.6% lift in the allowance outcome.

The substantial case volume and high allowance rate show a consistent recorded path to allowance, while the median timeline is shorter than many extended prosecution records. The interview measure is modest, so counsel may focus on application quality and written claim analysis rather than treating an interview as the primary lever. The leading companies are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, and Ferrari S.p.a.

The leading firms are CANTOR COLBURN LLP, Conley Rose, P.C., and HAUPTMAN HAM, LLP. These firms represent the recurring prosecution relationships identified in the profile.

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

Performance Statistics

90.5%
Allow Rate
+38.5% vs TC avg
1,180
Total Applications
+6.6%
Interview Lift
788
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1160 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.7%
§101 Eligibility
48.5%
§102 Novelty
47.0%
§103 Obviousness
2.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18968562 WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18986747 CONTROL DEVICE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18979902 AUTOMOBILE PROVIDED WITH AN ENERGY DISSIPATOR DEVICE Non-Final OA FERRARI S.P.A.
18717551 METHOD FOR DRIVING A POWER SUPPLY INVERTER OF A MOTOR COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO WINDINGS UPON A SHORT-CIRCUIT TYPE FAILURE Non-Final OA CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner David S Luo's allowance rate?

90.5% of resolved applications examined by David S Luo were allowed (1,160 resolved cases), compared with 61.1% across Art Unit 2837 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner David S Luo?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner David S Luo take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by David S Luo took 788 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner David S Luo work in?

David S Luo examines applications in Art Unit 2837 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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