Examiner: NGUYEN, THANH H

Analysis

Thanh H. Nguyen serves as an examiner in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1791. He has managed 333 resolved cases, establishing a clear record of outcomes for practitioners to analyze. The allowance rate for these cases is 18.6%, which reflects the proportion of applications that successfully result in a patent grant. This 18.6% rate suggests a highly challenging environment for applicants seeking protection in Art Unit 1791.

The median days to allowance is 1245. This 1245-day figure provides a timeline for the duration of the examination process for successful applications. A median of 1245 days indicates the expected path to a grant in Tech Center 1700. Applicants can use this 1245-day metric to plan their intellectual property strategy and manage expectations regarding the speed of resolution.

The data highlights an interview lift of 34.9%. This 34.9% lift represents the increase in the allowance rate when an interview is conducted. Given the base allowance rate of 18.6%, the 34.9% lift shows that direct communication is a highly effective tactic for resolving issues. Practitioners should consider the 34.9% lift as a primary strategy to improve the probability of a successful outcome within the 1245-day median timeframe.