Examiner: PHAM, TUAN

Analysis

Tuan Pham manages a docket in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2618, with 987 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 82.3 percent, which is a strong indicator of a favorable prosecution environment in the semiconductor arts. This 82.3 percent rate suggests that more than eight out of ten applications reach a successful conclusion. The 987 resolved cases provide a substantial dataset for analyzing the examiner's consistent approach to prosecution. Practitioners can expect a predictable and generally receptive environment.

The interview lift is 7.4 percent, suggesting that interviews are helpful for resolving specific technical hurdles. This 7.4 percent lift indicates that the examiner is open to the clarifications provided during verbal sessions. The median days to allowance is 876, reflecting a standard and predictable timeline for reaching a final grant. Practitioners should use this 876-day figure to manage client expectations regarding the duration of the prosecution cycle. The data supports a strategy that relies on the high 82.3 percent baseline allowance rate while using interviews as needed.