Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Susan T Tran, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TRAN, SUSAN T

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1615 1616 1618

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

TRAN, SUSAN T is assigned to Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1615. The profile records 1043 resolved cases, a 63.0% allowance rate, and a 34.8% interview lift. The median time to allowance is 1153 days. The substantial docket shows an allowance outcome above half of resolved cases, and the interview figure indicates that examiner discussions may have a significant role in advancing prosecution.

The listed companies are Shanghai Aucta Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Sanotize Research And Development Corp., and Antecip Bioventures Ii LLC. The leading firms are FINNEGAN, HENDERSON, FARABOW, GARRETT & DUNNER, Fox Rothschild LLP, and PANITCH SCHWARZE BELISARIO & NADEL LLP. Counsel may benefit from early interview preparation supported by rigorous technical and written claim analysis.

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

Performance Statistics

63.0%
Allow Rate
+3.0% vs TC avg
1,088
Total Applications
+34.8%
Interview Lift
1153
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1043 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
20.6%
§102 Novelty
40.9%
§103 Obviousness
21.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17223756 SPRAY DRIED NICOTINE FOR INCLUSION IN ORAL PRODUCTS Non-Final OA Altria Client Services LLC
18815060 ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION Non-Final OA Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Susan T Tran's allowance rate?

63.0% of resolved applications examined by Susan T Tran were allowed (1,043 resolved cases), compared with 43.4% across Art Unit 1615 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Susan T Tran?

This examiner's interview lift is +34.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Susan T Tran take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Susan T Tran took 1,153 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Susan T Tran work in?

Susan T Tran examines applications in Art Unit 1615 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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