Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: NGUYEN, CUONG H

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3661 3662 3663 3664 3665 3667

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

NGUYEN, CUONG H is an examiner in Art Unit 3661 within Tech Center 3600, with 1034 resolved cases. The allowance rate of 78.7 percent indicates a high likelihood of patent issuance. The median days to allowance is 1164, which serves as a benchmark for the expected timeline in this art unit. The large sample of 1034 cases ensures that these metrics are representative of the examiner's typical prosecution style.

The data records an interview lift of 8.9 percent, suggesting that direct dialogue with the examiner provides a helpful boost to the allowance rate. While the 78.7 percent baseline is strong, the lift indicates that interviews can be a useful tactic for resolving specific rejections. Practitioners should factor the 1164-day median into their planning when working in Tech Center 3600. The 8.9 percent lift suggests that verbal communication is a consistent way to improve outcomes in Art Unit 3661. Overall, the examiner maintains a predictable and favorable environment for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

78.7%
Allow Rate
+26.7% vs TC avg
1,052
Total Applications
+8.9%
Interview Lift
1164
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1034 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.2%
§101 Eligibility
12.3%
§102 Novelty
51.1%
§103 Obviousness
20.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19372361 MAP CREATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18984074 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A SYSTEM WITH FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18850868 METHOD FOR MONITORING A MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Final Rejection Robert Bosch GmbH
18877641 METHOD FOR PROCESSING POSE INFORMATION IN AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND/OR ROBOT Final Rejection MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
18992605 Safety System for a Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle, and Method for Carrying out a Safety Check on a Motor Vehicle Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
19174166 ROBOT BASED ON ORIGAMI PRINCIPLES AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, CONTROLLER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
19233882 CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA ADVICS CO., LTD.
18863704 Onboard Control Unit Final Rejection Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.
18971002 SYSTEM FOR NEW VEHICLE OPERATOR Non-Final OA Ford Global Technologies, LLC
19018021 WATERCRAFT SHARE-RIDE SYSTEM, A WATERCRAFT SHARE-RIDE METHOD, AND A COMPUTER FOR A WATERCRAFT Final Rejection YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18860176 TRANSPORT VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRANSPORT VEHICLES Non-Final OA Murata Machinery, Ltd.
19215565 METHOD FOR OBTAINING DATA, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
19219018 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLANNING AN AGRICULTURAL WORK Non-Final OA CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH
18908148 INTELLIGENT VEHICLES, SYSTEMS, AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR DYNAMIC, EXTERNAL CONTROL OF VEHICLES USING VISIBLE OR AUDIBLE CUES Final Rejection GM Global Technology Operations LLC

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