Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: TRAN, HOAN H

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2852 2884

This examiner grants 96% of resolved cases

Analysis

Hoan H Tran is an examiner in Art Unit 2852 within Tech Center 2800, with 556 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 96.0 percent, indicating that almost all applications are granted. The median days to allowance is 593 days, which suggests a fast path through the examination process. This 593-day median pendency, along with the 556 resolved cases, reflects a high level of productivity and a receptive approach to applications.

The data shows an interview lift of 4.1 percent, which is a benefit given the 96.0 percent allowance rate. While not strictly necessary for most cases, the 4.1 percent lift indicates that the examiner is open to discussion when needed. For the 556 resolved cases in Art Unit 2852, the examiner approach appears to be consistently favorable to applicants. The 593-day timeline is a benchmark for those practicing in Tech Center 2800.

Practitioners should feel confident with a 96.0 percent allowance rate in this unit. The 4.1 percent interview lift is an option for addressing any minor hurdles that may arise. With 556 resolved cases and a 593-day median to allowance, the examiner profile in Art Unit 2852 is favorable, offering a near-certainty of success and a quick resolution in Tech Center 2800.

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

Performance Statistics

96.0%
Allow Rate
+28.0% vs TC avg
564
Total Applications
+4.1%
Interview Lift
593
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 556 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.4%
§101 Eligibility
47.0%
§102 Novelty
22.0%
§103 Obviousness
11.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19293179 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING DEVICE MAIN BODY AND CONSUMABLE ATTACHABLE THERETO AND INCLUDING CONSUMABLE MEMORY FOR STORING RECYCLING HISTORY INFORMATION Non-Final OA BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19221812 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19211692 LIGHT EMITTING CHIP INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT EMITTING UNITS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19082647 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

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