Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Roger L Pang, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PANG, ROGER L

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2896 3636 3655 3681

This examiner grants 89% of resolved cases

Analysis

Roger L. Pang is assigned to Tech Center 3600 and art unit 2896. His record covers 1108 resolved cases, with an 89.3% allowance rate and a median of 811 days to allowance. The substantial case volume supports a broad view of a docket with frequent allowances and a defined prosecution timeline.

The interview lift is 7.1%, indicating a limited recorded association with allowance outcomes. The leading companies are Illinois Tool Works Inc., SUBARU Corporation, and Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA. The leading firms are MILLEN, WHITE, ZELANO & BRANIGAN, P.C., Boulware & Valoir PLLC, and CROWELL & MORING LLP. Practitioners may prioritize clear written claim presentation and use interviews for targeted clarification.

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

Performance Statistics

89.3%
Allow Rate
+37.3% vs TC avg
1,136
Total Applications
+7.1%
Interview Lift
811
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1108 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
33.8%
§102 Novelty
30.5%
§103 Obviousness
26.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18940886 VEHICLE WITH MULTIMODAL TRUNK LID Non-Final OA HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
18752687 Driving Assembly and Vehicle Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18198157 Overload Clutch for an Actuator for Driving Components of a Loading, Fueling or Service Door, and Actuating Mechanism for Operating a Loading, Fueling or Service Door Including such an Overload Clutch Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
19102909 Motorcycle Type Vehicle Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18681917 ASSEMBLY FOR LOAD DISTRIBUTION IN A VEHICLE Non-Final OA AUDI AG
19103904 UNIT Non-Final OA JATCO Ltd
18738181 WIRE HARNESS Non-Final OA Yazaki Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Roger L Pang's allowance rate?

89.3% of resolved applications examined by Roger L Pang were allowed (1,108 resolved cases), compared with 78.3% across Art Unit 2896 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Roger L Pang?

This examiner's interview lift is +7.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Roger L Pang take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Roger L Pang took 811 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Roger L Pang work in?

Roger L Pang examines applications in Art Unit 2896 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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