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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Timothy K Trieu, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as TRIEU, TIMOTHY K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3743 3765 3784

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

TRIEU, TIMOTHY K examines in tech center 3700 and art unit 3732. The record includes 802 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 62.3%, and a median of 1053 days to allowance. The substantial volume provides a meaningful basis for examiner-specific review, while the allowance outcome keeps claim development and response strategy central to preparation.

The interview lift is 54.6%, making interviews a prominent consideration for applicants evaluating how to address examination issues. The listed companies are Nike Inc., Pabban Development Inc., and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. The listed firms are Maginot, Moore & Beck LLP and Pierce Atwood LLP. These organizations identify the applicant and counsel activity represented in the profile.

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

Performance Statistics

62.3%
Allow Rate
-7.7% vs TC avg
830
Total Applications
+54.6%
Interview Lift
1053
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 802 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.3%
§101 Eligibility
17.1%
§102 Novelty
45.0%
§103 Obviousness
33.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19170729 ADJUSTABLE STRAP SYSTEM Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
18919953 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH REMOVABLE SHIELD Final Rejection NIKE, Inc.
18660671 FOOTWEAR LINER WITH ELECTRONICS TAB Non-Final OA NIKE, INC.
18540003 HELMET AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A HELMET Non-Final OA BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
18040689 ADAPTIVE LACING DEVICE Non-Final OA BETTERGUARDS TECHNOLOGY GMBH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Timothy K Trieu's allowance rate?

62.3% of resolved applications examined by Timothy K Trieu were allowed (802 resolved cases), compared with 52.0% across Art Unit 3732 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Timothy K Trieu?

This examiner's interview lift is +54.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Timothy K Trieu take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Timothy K Trieu took 1,053 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Timothy K Trieu work in?

Timothy K Trieu examines applications in Art Unit 3732 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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