Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: SONG, HEE K

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2433 2436 2497

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

Hee K Song operates in Art Unit 2433 within Tech Center 2400. He has 780 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 85.0%. The median days to allowance is 1023, providing a clear expectation for the timeline.

The interview lift is 19.4%. This is a substantial boost to the 85.0% baseline, suggesting that interviews are a very effective way to resolve issues. Practitioners should use the interview to address any technical disagreements and secure an allowance within the 1023-day median period. The 780 resolved cases indicate a consistent and predictable examination style. With an 85.0% allowance rate and a 19.4% lift, this examiner is receptive to reaching a positive outcome through direct dialogue. This profile suggests a favorable environment for patent prosecution, where interviews can significantly enhance the probability of success for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

85.0%
Allow Rate
+27.0% vs TC avg
792
Total Applications
+19.4%
Interview Lift
1023
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 780 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.8%
§101 Eligibility
19.3%
§102 Novelty
52.4%
§103 Obviousness
7.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18999870 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ACCESS TO MEDIA ASSETS BASED ON A PROJECTED LOCATION OF A USER Non-Final OA Adeia Guides Inc.
18744478 AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18997423 METHOD AND APPARATUS RELATED TO DIGITAL CERTIFICATE CERTIFYING CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEY FOR AN ENTITY IMPLEMENTING ONE OR MORE NETWORK FUNCTIONS OF A CORE NETWORK FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Nokia Technologies Oy
18912464 REMOTELY MANAGING DEVICES USING BLOCKCHAIN AND DICE RIOT Non-Final OA Micron Technology, Inc.
17742566 PRIVACY ENHANCED SENSOR ACCESS Non-Final OA Shopify Inc.

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