Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MANDALA, VICTOR A

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2826 2899

This examiner grants 94% of resolved cases

Analysis

Victor A. Mandala is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2826. He has managed 998 resolved cases, which provides the basis for his performance metrics. The overall allowance rate is 94.0 percent. This 94.0 percent figure serves as a baseline for applicants to evaluate their chances of success. Practitioners can use the 998 case history to assess the examiner's experience level in this specific field.

The data highlights a 5.2 percent interview lift, suggesting that direct communication can influence the outcome of a case. This 5.2 percent lift is a key tactical consideration for those deciding whether to request a formal discussion. The median days to allowance for his cases is 708. This 708 day period reflects the typical timeframe from filing to patent issuance for successful applications. Understanding the 708 day median pendency and the impact of interviews can help practitioners develop a more efficient prosecution strategy for Art Unit 2826 and Tech Center 2800.

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

Performance Statistics

94.0%
Allow Rate
+26.0% vs TC avg
1,007
Total Applications
+5.2%
Interview Lift
708
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 999 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
44.5%
§102 Novelty
30.2%
§103 Obviousness
14.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18836516 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18728544 ARRAY SUBSTRATE, DISPLAY PANEL, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS Non-Final OA BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
18829039 Organic Light Emitting Display Panel and Organic Light Emitting Display Device Including the Same Non-Final OA LG Display Co., Ltd.
18828874 METALLIC STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE Non-Final OA NICHIA CORPORATION
18553151 INTEGRATION OF BORON ARSENIDE INTO POWER DEVICES AND SEMICONDUCTORS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
18433033 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
18812803 DOUBLE CHANNEL SINGLE INNER GATE THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) DYNAMIC RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY (DRAM) DEVICES Non-Final OA Applied Materials, Inc.
18664323 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME Non-Final OA HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

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