Examiner: NGUYEN, SEAN H

Analysis

Sean H. Nguyen serves as an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2651. He has managed 616 resolved cases, establishing a clear record of outcomes for practitioners to analyze. The allowance rate for these cases is 86.4%, which reflects the proportion of applications that successfully result in a patent grant. This 86.4% rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants seeking protection in Art Unit 2651.

The median days to allowance is 748. This 748-day figure provides a timeline for the duration of the examination process for successful applications. A median of 748 days indicates the expected path to a grant in Tech Center 2600. Applicants can use this 748-day metric to plan their intellectual property strategy and manage expectations regarding the speed of resolution.

The data highlights an interview lift of 4.9%. This 4.9% lift represents the increase in the allowance rate when an interview is conducted. While the base allowance rate of 86.4% is already high, the 4.9% lift shows that direct communication remains a useful tactic for resolving any remaining issues. Practitioners should consider the 4.9% lift as a supplemental strategy to ensure a successful outcome within the 748-day median timeframe.