Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Sherman Ng, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as NG, SHERMAN

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2835 2847

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sherman Ng is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 with 542 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 75.8 percent in Art Unit 2835. This rate is favorable for companies like LG Display Co., Ltd. and BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

The data shows an interview lift of 16.7 percent. This figure suggests that interviews are a useful tool for increasing the chances of a grant compared to the 75.8 percent baseline. Firms such as FREDRIKSON & BYRON, P.A. and JCIPRNET can use interviews to resolve technical issues and potentially move cases toward a resolution.

The median days to allowance is 850. This duration indicates the pace of prosecution for successful applications from entities like Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. and OLIFF PLC. Practitioners can use this 850-day benchmark to forecast the length of the patent acquisition process. The overall metrics from the 542 resolved cases suggest a productive environment where engagement can enhance success.

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

Performance Statistics

75.8%
Allow Rate
+7.8% vs TC avg
549
Total Applications
+16.7%
Interview Lift
850
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 542 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
31.4%
§102 Novelty
60.6%
§103 Obviousness
4.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18904494 Contact Hole Assembly and Electronic Device Non-Final OA LG Display Co., Ltd.
18844984 CIRCUIT BOARD AND DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING SAME Non-Final OA BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
18952290 ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME Non-Final OA SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
19023360 CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME Non-Final OA Industrial Technology Research Institute

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Sherman Ng's allowance rate?

75.8% of resolved applications examined by Sherman Ng were allowed (542 resolved cases), compared with 56.2% across Art Unit 2835 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Sherman Ng?

This examiner's interview lift is +16.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Sherman Ng take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Sherman Ng took 850 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Sherman Ng work in?

Sherman Ng examines applications in Art Unit 2835 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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