Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Thomas K Pham, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PHAM, THOMAS K

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1741 2121 2191 2811 2838 2857 2863 2872 2876 2893

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

PHAM, THOMAS K is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 2800 and art unit 1741. The profile contains 187 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 63.1%, and a median of 1372 days to allowance. The interview lift is 20.5%, showing a positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes in the reported case data.

The listed company is Seiko Epson Corporation, and the listed firm is HARNESS DICKEY (DETROIT). The allowance rate provides a basis for evaluating the likelihood of a favorable prosecution result, while the median timing signals the need for schedule planning. The interview measure supports considering an examiner interview as part of a response strategy, particularly when claim distinctions or technical issues may benefit from direct discussion.

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

Performance Statistics

63.1%
Allow Rate
-4.9% vs TC avg
194
Total Applications
+20.5%
Interview Lift
1372
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 187 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.9%
§101 Eligibility
32.1%
§102 Novelty
39.3%
§103 Obviousness
9.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18955067 Mechanical Property Inspection Device And Injection Molding System Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Thomas K Pham's allowance rate?

63.1% of resolved applications examined by Thomas K Pham were allowed (187 resolved cases), compared with 52.1% across Art Unit 1741 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Thomas K Pham?

This examiner's interview lift is +20.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Thomas K Pham take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Thomas K Pham took 1,372 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Thomas K Pham work in?

Thomas K Pham examines applications in Art Unit 1741 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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