Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: TU, AURELIE H

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3724 3785 3791 3796

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Analysis

Aurelie H Tu, an examiner in Art Unit 3724, has 241 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 56.4 percent. A high interview lift of 60.0 percent is reported, suggesting that interviews are highly impactful for this examiner. This 60.0 percent lift is a critical insight, as it indicates that an interview can significantly increase the probability of success. Practitioners should consider the 56.4 percent allowance rate as a baseline that can be improved through direct engagement in Tech Center 3700.

The median days to allowance is 1337. Given the 60.0 percent interview lift, practitioners should almost certainly schedule an interview to improve their chances. The long pendency of 1337 days highlights the importance of using every available tool to advance prosecution efficiently. With 241 resolved cases, the data shows a clear pattern where verbal communication is key. The 56.4 percent allowance rate provides a moderate chance of success, but the interview lift is the most important factor in this profile.

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

Performance Statistics

56.4%
Allow Rate
-13.6% vs TC avg
303
Total Applications
+60.0%
Interview Lift
1337
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 241 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

20.6%
§101 Eligibility
14.5%
§102 Novelty
33.1%
§103 Obviousness
27.9%
§112 Clarity

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