Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: 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

Thomas K Pham is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 1741, with 186 resolved cases. The allowance rate for this examiner is 63.4 percent, which serves as an indicator of prosecution outcomes. The median days to allowance is 1374, suggesting the timeline for applications to reach a grant under this examiner's supervision. This 1374 day median is a factor for applicants to consider when planning their patent strategy. The data points to a thorough examination process that extends over several years.

The interview lift of 20.6 percent is a factor for practitioners to consider. This metric indicates the difference in allowance probability for cases that include an interview. Given the 186 resolved cases, the 20.6 percent lift provides a data point for strategy. Managing the 1374 day pendency involves evaluating the 63.4 percent allowance rate and the potential impact of an interview on the final result. The lift suggests that interviews are a tool for advancing applications. Direct discussion may help resolve technical disagreements and shorten the overall prosecution cycle.

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

Performance Statistics

63.4%
Allow Rate
-4.6% vs TC avg
188
Total Applications
+20.6%
Interview Lift
1374
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 186 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.8%
§101 Eligibility
32.7%
§102 Novelty
38.9%
§103 Obviousness
9.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18955067 Mechanical Property Inspection Device And Injection Molding System Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
18718800 DIAGNOSIS DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA FANUC CORPORATION
18772888 FUNCTIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING FUNCTIONAL SAFETY STATUS OF PLURALITY OF EQUIPMENT UNDER CONTROL Non-Final OA Kone Corporation
18699157 MACHINING PROCESSING APPARATUS AND MACHINING CONDITIONS SETTING METHOD Non-Final OA Seibu Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.
18843349 CONTROL KIT FOR BUILDING MANAGEMENT Non-Final OA BRAINBOX AI INC.

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