Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LY, MOYA PHUNG

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3658

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Moya Phung Ly works in Art Unit 3658 within Tech Center 3600. Across 7 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 71.4 percent. This baseline indicates a relatively high probability of grant for applications reaching a final resolution on this docket. While the number of resolved cases is small, this figure provides an initial expectation for applicants regarding their chances of success. The 71.4 percent rate suggests a collaborative environment for those seeking patent protection.

The interview lift is 50.0 percent, which is a very high figure. This suggests that interviews are extremely effective at moving cases toward an allowance compared to the baseline rate. The median days to allowance is 853, which serves as a benchmark for the expected timeline of the prosecution process. For practitioners, the 50.0 percent lift indicates that direct communication is an essential tool for resolving issues and securing a grant. These metrics provide a clear strategic path for navigating the examination process in Art Unit 3658.

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

Performance Statistics

71.4%
Allow Rate
+19.4% vs TC avg
26
Total Applications
+50.0%
Interview Lift
853
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 7 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.2%
§101 Eligibility
7.5%
§102 Novelty
48.6%
§103 Obviousness
31.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18794360 RECOGNITION STATE NOTIFICATION DEVICE Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18303190 AUTOMATED SURGICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR EYE SURGERY Non-Final OA Alcon Inc.
18383841 PROTECTING ROBOTIC BEE FROM THREATS BY DYNAMICALLY GENERATING IMPULSE FORCE Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation
18491041 IDENTIFYING A SPACE VEHICLE DECOUPLING LOCATION USING REINFORCEMENT LEARNING Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation
18359349 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MODULAR ARCHITECTURES FOR ROBOTIC END EFFECTORS Final Rejection Boston Dynamics, Inc.
18770507 MICROROBOT PLATFORM AND USER INTERFACE FOR EYELASH ENHANCEMENT Non-Final OA L'Oreal

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