Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: NGUYEN, VY T

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1717 1792 3742 3761

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Vy T Nguyen is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1717. The examiner has 388 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 71.6 percent, which indicates the frequency of patent grants for applications in this unit. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1269. This timeframe provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process.

The interview lift is 35.8 percent. This figure suggests that conducting an interview has a significant impact on the probability of success compared to the 71.6 percent allowance rate. Applicants may find that verbal communication is a highly effective strategy. The 388 resolved cases provide a basis for these observations.

In Art Unit 1717, the 1269 median days to allowance reflects the typical speed of the examination cycle. The 35.8 percent interview lift represents a substantial improvement in outcomes. Practitioners should prioritize an interview when developing their strategy for Tech Center 3700.

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

Performance Statistics

71.8%
Allow Rate
+1.8% vs TC avg
414
Total Applications
+35.5%
Interview Lift
1269
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 390 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
19.4%
§102 Novelty
46.8%
§103 Obviousness
27.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18465304 PLANAR HEAT-GENERATING ELEMENT AND HOT AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18570272 WIRE ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WIRE ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINE Non-Final OA FANUC CORPORATION
18349345 HEATER ELEMENT FOR HEATING VEHICLE CABIN, HEATER UNIT, HEATER SYSTEM, AND HEATER ELEMENT FOR PURIFYING VEHICLE CABIN Final Rejection NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
18256644 METHOD FOR OPERATING A COOKING APPLIANCE, AND COOKING APPLIANCE Final Rejection Miele & Cie. KG

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