Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: TRIEU, TIMOTHY K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3743 3765 3784

This examiner grants 62% of resolved cases

Analysis

Timothy K. Trieu is an examiner in Art Unit 3732 within Tech Center 3700. He has 801 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 62.3%. This rate indicates a moderate to high likelihood of success for applications under his review. The median days to allowance is 1053, which is a standard duration for this tech center and provides a predictable timeline.

The interview lift pct is very high at 54.8%, suggesting that interviews are an extremely effective strategy for overcoming rejections. For the 801 resolved cases, the data shows that engaging the examiner directly can significantly improve the chances of allowance. This 54.8% lift is a key metric for practitioners to consider when planning their prosecution steps.

Counsel should prioritize interviews in Art Unit 3732 to capitalize on the 54.8% interview lift pct. While the 62.3% allowance rate is solid, the high lift pct is the most effective way to navigate the 801 cases this examiner has handled. The 1053 days median pendency is a manageable timeline for most applicants in Tech Center 3700.

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
828
Total Applications
+54.8%
Interview Lift
1053
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 801 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.2%
§101 Eligibility
17.2%
§102 Novelty
45.4%
§103 Obviousness
32.6%
§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.
18675656 Hard Hat Attachment System and Safety Equipment Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
18581351 FOOTWEAR COMPRISING A DYNAMIC MATERIAL EXHIBITING TOPOGRAPHIC TRANSFORMATION Non-Final OA FAST IP, LLC
19287057 APPAREL WITH MULTI-LAYER FABRIC PANEL Non-Final OA Under Armour, Inc.

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