Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Julia C Tran, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TRAN, JULIA C

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3671

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

TRAN, JULIA C is assigned to tech center 3600 and art unit 3671. Across 194 resolved cases, the allowance rate is 62.4% and the interview lift is 32.0%. The median time to allowance is 1168 days. The profile pairs a moderate observed allowance measure with a substantial positive interview association, giving interview preparation a clear role in prosecution planning.

The principal companies are CNH Industrial N.V., MACDON INDUSTRIES LTD., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The listed firms are COLLARD & ROE, P.C., Fletcher Yoder, P.C., and FOLEY & LARDNER LLP. These recurring participants point to an agricultural and automotive technology context for applying the profile.

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

Performance Statistics

62.4%
Allow Rate
+10.4% vs TC avg
236
Total Applications
+32.0%
Interview Lift
1168
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 194 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
29.6%
§102 Novelty
47.4%
§103 Obviousness
19.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18369227 NOISE-REDUCTION MOWER AND BLADE Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18750961 DURABLE CUTTING EDGES WITH VARIABLE DENSITY WEAR PROTECTOR Non-Final OA Caterpillar Inc.
18975018 GROUND SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND POWER EQUIPMENT UNIT INCORPORATING SAME Non-Final OA THE TORO COMPANY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Julia C Tran's allowance rate?

62.4% of resolved applications examined by Julia C Tran were allowed (194 resolved cases), compared with 62.3% across Art Unit 3671 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Julia C Tran?

This examiner's interview lift is +32.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Julia C Tran take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Julia C Tran took 1,168 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Julia C Tran work in?

Julia C Tran examines applications in Art Unit 3671 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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