Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: THIAW, CATHERINE B

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2400 2407 2458 2493 2499 3692

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

Catherine B. Thiaw works in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2400. The examiner has 538 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 77.1 percent. The interview lift is 36.5 percent, which is a significant increase. This suggests that interviews are a very effective tool for advancing prosecution and securing an allowance in this art unit. Practitioners should prioritize verbal communication to address rejections and move toward a grant. The 77.1 percent allowance rate indicates a favorable environment.

The median days to allowance is 1181. This timeframe is based on the 538 cases resolved in Art Unit 2400. The 77.1 percent allowance rate and the 36.5 percent interview lift suggest that active engagement is highly productive. The 1181-day median pendency provides a specific timeline for applications in Tech Center 3600. With 538 cases handled, the examiner has a well-documented history that practitioners can use to plan their strategy. These figures help applicants set realistic expectations for their prosecution cycle.

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

Performance Statistics

77.1%
Allow Rate
+25.1% vs TC avg
541
Total Applications
+36.5%
Interview Lift
1181
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 538 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

13.8%
§101 Eligibility
8.1%
§102 Novelty
50.4%
§103 Obviousness
19.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18604098 DEVICE CONTROL METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS Final Rejection Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
17357973 HANDLING UNALIGNED TRANSACTIONS FOR INLINE ENCRYPTION Final Rejection Intel Corporation

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