Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MOTSINGER, TANYA THERESA NGO

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2613 2635 2637

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tanya Theresa Ngo Motsinger is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2613, having managed 402 resolved cases. Her allowance rate of 76.1 percent indicates a consistent tendency to grant patents. The median days to allowance is 1161, which outlines the typical timeline for applicants to reach a favorable conclusion. With 402 resolved cases, these figures offer a reliable basis for prosecution planning and strategy in Art Unit 2613.

The data shows an interview lift of 14.6 percent, which is a positive metric when compared to the 76.1 percent allowance rate. This lift suggests that verbal discussions with the examiner can influence the outcome of a case. While the 76.1 percent allowance rate is already high, the 14.6 percent improvement from interviews provides an additional tactical advantage. The 1161 median days to allowance reflects the steady pace of Tech Center 2600. Practitioners should consider these metrics when deciding how to allocate resources, as the data suggests that both the written record and direct engagement play roles in achieving an allowance. These insights help in navigating the specific procedural environment of Art Unit 2613 over 402 resolved cases.

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

Performance Statistics

76.1%
Allow Rate
+14.1% vs TC avg
412
Total Applications
+14.6%
Interview Lift
1161
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 402 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.0%
§101 Eligibility
12.5%
§102 Novelty
56.7%
§103 Obviousness
26.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18582864 POLARIZATION FLUCTUATION MONITORING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, POLARIZATION FLUCTUATION MONITORING METHOD, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA NEC Corporation
18291777 Reciprocity Based Estimation of Optical Channel Gain Non-Final OA Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
18469532 DIRECT DETECTION BASED PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK USING DUAL-POLARIZATION COMMUNICATIONS Final Rejection Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
18757716 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALLOCATING WAVELENGTHS FOR OPTICAL SIGNALS IN OPTICAL ACCESS NETWORK Non-Final OA Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
18327162 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A HEALTH AUDIT ON A CURRENT WORKING ROUTE IN LAYER ZERO CONTROL PLANE NETWORKS Non-Final OA CIENA CORPORATION

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