Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Steven Ngo, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as NGO, STEVEN

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2835 2841

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

NGO, STEVEN has resolved 78 cases, with an allowance rate of 69.2% and an interview lift of 29.0%. The median time to allowance is 964 days. The interview measure is a meaningful part of the recorded profile, so applicants may consider an interview where direct technical discussion can complement written argument. The limited case volume favors matter-specific judgment.

The examiner is assigned to tech center 2800 and art unit 2835. The leading companies are Dell Products L.P., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and ABB Schweiz AG. The leading firms are Barnes & Thornburg LLP (IN), BCF LLP (Misc.), and BRAKE HUGHES BELLERMANN LLP. The company mix indicates electronics and industrial technology representation.

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

Performance Statistics

69.2%
Allow Rate
+1.2% vs TC avg
99
Total Applications
+29.0%
Interview Lift
964
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 78 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
29.6%
§102 Novelty
53.4%
§103 Obviousness
15.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18830384 WEARABLE DEVICE INCLUDING HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18689561 Intermediate-Circuit Busbar Arrangement With Integrated Y Plate Capacitors for High-Frequency Interference Suppression Final Rejection BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
18562657 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
18652158 DIMM HEAT SINK SYSTEM AND METHOD Final Rejection Dell Products L.P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Steven Ngo's allowance rate?

69.2% of resolved applications examined by Steven Ngo were allowed (78 resolved cases), compared with 56.2% across Art Unit 2835 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Steven Ngo?

This examiner's interview lift is +29.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Steven Ngo take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Steven Ngo took 964 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Steven Ngo work in?

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

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