Examiner: NGUYEN, STEVEN VU

Analysis

Steven Vu Nguyen serves as an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3668. He has managed 179 resolved cases, establishing a clear record of outcomes for practitioners to analyze. The allowance rate for these cases is 78.2%, which reflects the proportion of applications that successfully result in a patent grant. This 78.2% rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants seeking protection in Art Unit 3668.

The median days to allowance is 970. This 970-day figure provides a timeline for the duration of the examination process for successful applications. A median of 970 days indicates the expected path to a grant in Tech Center 3600. Applicants can use this 970-day metric to plan their intellectual property strategy and manage expectations regarding the speed of resolution.

The data highlights an interview lift of 5.8%. This 5.8% lift represents the increase in the allowance rate when an interview is conducted. While the base allowance rate of 78.2% is already high, the 5.8% lift shows that direct communication remains a useful tactic for resolving any remaining issues. Practitioners should consider the 5.8% lift as a supplemental strategy to ensure a successful outcome within the 970-day median timeframe.