Examiner: PHAN, TRUONG D

Analysis

Examiner Truong D. Phan serves in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1796, where they have overseen 446 resolved cases. The examiner demonstrates an allowance rate of 68.6 percent, providing a baseline expectation for applicants seeking patent protection in this specific art unit. For those navigating the prosecution process, the median days to allowance is 995, which offers a clear metric for the typical duration from filing to a successful grant under this examiner's review.

A notable aspect of this examiner's profile is the interview lift of 16.6 percent. This figure indicates that conducting an interview with the examiner is associated with a higher probability of allowance compared to the general 68.6 percent rate. The data suggests a stable pattern of engagement across the 446 resolved cases. Practitioners should consider the 16.6 percent lift as a reason to prioritize direct communication to resolve potential issues. The 995 median days to allowance further assists in managing client expectations regarding the timeline for achieving a granted patent in Art Unit 1796.