Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Alyse Tramanh Tran, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TRAN, ALYSE TRAMANH

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3656

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Alyse Tramanh Tran has a limited history with 25 resolved cases in Art Unit 3656. She maintains a high allowance rate of 76.0%, which is encouraging for applicants in Tech Center 3600. The median days to allowance for her granted cases is 1029, providing a baseline for the expected timeline.

A standout metric is the exceptionally high interview lift of 54.5%. This 54.5% lift indicates that conducting an interview is an extremely effective way to secure an allowance with this examiner. Her top applicant is Sony Group Corporation, and the top firm is CHIP LAW GROUP.

With only 25 resolved cases, the 76.0% allowance rate and 1029-day median pendency should be viewed as preliminary. However, the 54.5% interview lift is a very strong indicator of her receptivity to direct engagement. Practitioners should prioritize interviews as a key strategy for success.

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

Performance Statistics

76.0%
Allow Rate
+24.0% vs TC avg
26
Total Applications
+54.5%
Interview Lift
1029
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 25 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

14.3%
§101 Eligibility
23.4%
§102 Novelty
55.8%
§103 Obviousness
6.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18847491 MOVING BODY AND EXPANSION/CONTRACTION LINEAR MOTION MECHANISM Non-Final OA SONY GROUP CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Alyse Tramanh Tran's allowance rate?

76.0% of resolved applications examined by Alyse Tramanh Tran were allowed (25 resolved cases), compared with 66.7% across Art Unit 3656 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Alyse Tramanh Tran?

This examiner's interview lift is +54.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Alyse Tramanh Tran take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Alyse Tramanh Tran took 1,029 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Alyse Tramanh Tran work in?

Alyse Tramanh Tran examines applications in Art Unit 3656 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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