Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: NGUYEN, TAN D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3626 3629 3689

This examiner grants 24% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tan D. Nguyen is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3626. His record includes 500 resolved cases, providing a basis for understanding his prosecution patterns. The allowance rate for these cases is 24.4%. This 24.4% rate indicates the frequency with which applications reach a grant under his review. Practitioners can use this figure to assess the challenging prosecution environment in Art Unit 3626.

The median days to allowance is 2147. This 2147-day figure represents the middle point of the timeline for applications that result in a patent grant. It serves as a practical benchmark for managing expectations regarding the duration of the examination process. The 2147-day median is a key metric for applicants to consider when planning their patent strategy and budgeting for prosecution costs in Tech Center 3600.

The data also shows an interview lift of 19.5%. This 19.5% lift represents the increase in the allowance rate associated with conducting an examiner interview. Practitioners should evaluate this 19.5% lift as a potential strategy for advancing prosecution. While the base allowance rate is 24.4%, the 19.5% lift suggests that direct communication can be a productive tool for resolving outstanding issues and securing a grant. This lift provides a measurable basis for deciding whether to engage in an interview.

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

Performance Statistics

24.3%
Allow Rate
-27.7% vs TC avg
542
Total Applications
+19.7%
Interview Lift
2143
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 502 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

27.5%
§101 Eligibility
3.0%
§102 Novelty
42.2%
§103 Obviousness
24.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18654936 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCT CIRCULARITY Non-Final OA Schlumberger Technology Corporation
18101562 CARBON FOOTPRINT DETERMINATION FOR MANUFACTURING A VEHICLE Final Rejection TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
18598588 USE OF DOUBLE MACHINE LEARNING IN DETERMINING EFFECTS OF A FEATURE ON A PRODUCT Final Rejection Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
18220627 AUTONOMOUS SUGGESTION OF ISSUE REQUEST CONTENT IN AN ISSUE TRACKING SYSTEM Final Rejection Atlassian US, Inc.
18325105 APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR MAINTAINING FACILITY Non-Final OA Yokogawa Electric Corporation
17565409 DISABLING SELECTED IP Final Rejection Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
18145063 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ISSUES USING KNOWLEDGE BASE METADATA Final Rejection Dell Products L.P.
18388993 SYSTEM FOR BUSINESS PROCESS AUTOMATION AND METHOD THEREOF Final Rejection SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD.
18474094 AUTONOMOUS CAR REPAIR Final Rejection Allstate Insurance Company
18782445 SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE NESTING OF PORTFOLIOS WITHIN A COLLABORATION ENVIRONMENT Final Rejection Asana, Inc.
18052423 PREVENTING DIGITAL FRAUD UTILIZING A FRAUD RISK TIERING SYSTEM FOR INITIAL AND ONGOING ASSESSMENT OF RISK Non-Final OA Chime Financial, Inc.

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