Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Phi Dieu Tran, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TRAN, PHI DIEU

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1772 3633 3634 3635

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

TRAN, PHI DIEU works in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1772. The record includes 1103 resolved cases, a 65.5% allowance rate, and a 22.3% interview lift. The median time to allowance is 1092 days. The substantial docket shows an allowance outcome above half of resolved cases, while the interview figure supports treating examiner discussions as a meaningful tool in cases where written exchanges leave technical or claim-scope questions unresolved.

The leading companies are Hawkes Design And Consulting LLC, Cetres Holdings LLC, and Lutron Technology Company LLC. The listed firms are FRESH IP PLC, Maynard Nexsen PC (GREENVILLE OFFICE), and Workman Nydegger. Practitioners may benefit from detailed interview agendas, careful amendment support, and early assessment of whether claim scope should be preserved through continued prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

65.5%
Allow Rate
+13.5% vs TC avg
1,146
Total Applications
+22.3%
Interview Lift
1092
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1103 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
20.5%
§102 Novelty
53.2%
§103 Obviousness
9.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18622267 VALIDATION OF SPRING-BALANCING OF A MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT Non-Final OA Lutron Technology Company LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Phi Dieu Tran's allowance rate?

65.5% of resolved applications examined by Phi Dieu Tran were allowed (1,103 resolved cases), compared with 59.5% across Art Unit 1772 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Phi Dieu Tran?

This examiner's interview lift is +22.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Phi Dieu Tran take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Phi Dieu Tran took 1,092 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Phi Dieu Tran work in?

Phi Dieu Tran examines applications in Art Unit 1772 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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