Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Moya Phung Ly, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LY, MOYA PHUNG

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3658

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

LY, MOYA PHUNG works in tech center 3600 and art unit 3658. The profile contains 8 resolved cases, a 62.5% allowance rate, and a 918-day median time to allowance. Interviews are associated with a 60.0% lift in the allowance outcome.

The small case volume makes the figures directional rather than broad, but the record shows allowance in more than half of the matters and a substantial interview association. Counsel may evaluate interview timing and claim presentation closely, while giving substantial weight to the facts of each application. The principal companies are Toyota Motor Corporation, Alcon Inc., and Konica Minolta Inc.

The principal firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP, and HAUPTMAN HAM, LLP. They are the named recurring counsel participants.

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

Performance Statistics

62.5%
Allow Rate
+10.5% vs TC avg
27
Total Applications
+60.0%
Interview Lift
918
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 8 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.2%
§101 Eligibility
7.5%
§102 Novelty
46.7%
§103 Obviousness
33.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18794360 RECOGNITION STATE NOTIFICATION DEVICE Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Moya Phung Ly's allowance rate?

62.5% of resolved applications examined by Moya Phung Ly were allowed (8 resolved cases), compared with 61.9% across Art Unit 3658 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Moya Phung Ly?

This examiner's interview lift is +60.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Moya Phung Ly take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Moya Phung Ly took 918 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Moya Phung Ly work in?

Moya Phung Ly examines applications in Art Unit 3658 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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