Examiner: NGUYEN, STEVEN C

Analysis

Steven C. Nguyen serves as an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2443. He has managed 429 resolved cases, establishing a clear record of outcomes for practitioners to analyze. The allowance rate for these cases is 61.3%, which reflects the proportion of applications that successfully result in a patent grant. This 61.3% rate suggests a balanced environment for applicants seeking protection in Art Unit 2443.

The median days to allowance is 1390. This 1390-day figure provides a timeline for the duration of the examination process for successful applications. A median of 1390 days indicates the expected path to a grant in Tech Center 2400. Applicants can use this 1390-day metric to plan their intellectual property strategy and manage expectations regarding the speed of resolution.

The data highlights an interview lift of 53.3%. This 53.3% lift represents the increase in the allowance rate when an interview is conducted. Given the base allowance rate of 61.3%, the 53.3% lift shows that direct communication is a highly effective tactic for resolving issues. Practitioners should consider the 53.3% lift as a primary strategy to improve the probability of a successful outcome within the 1390-day median timeframe.