Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Jimmy T Vu, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as VU, JIMMY T

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2821 2844 2845 2893

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

VU, JIMMY T works in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2821. The profile covers 680 resolved cases, an 86.3% allowance rate, and a median of 906 days to allowance. The interview lift is 7.6%, suggesting that interviews may supplement, rather than drive, the prosecution approach reflected in this record.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Texas Instruments Incorporated, and SimpliSafe Inc. are the listed companies. The leading firms are BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, CANTOR COLBURN LLP, and OBLON, MCCLELLAND, MAIER & NEUSTADT, L.L.P. Counsel can plan around a strong allowance record while monitoring the median prosecution duration.

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

Performance Statistics

86.3%
Allow Rate
+18.3% vs TC avg
697
Total Applications
+7.6%
Interview Lift
906
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 680 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
37.8%
§102 Novelty
40.2%
§103 Obviousness
9.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19016796 SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER PROCESSING APPARATUS Final Rejection SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18598224 POWER SAVE DIMMING CONTROL FOR MULTI-CHANNEL LED CONTROLLER Non-Final OA TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jimmy T Vu's allowance rate?

86.3% of resolved applications examined by Jimmy T Vu were allowed (680 resolved cases), compared with 89.3% across Art Unit 2821 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jimmy T Vu?

This examiner's interview lift is +7.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jimmy T Vu take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jimmy T Vu took 906 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jimmy T Vu work in?

Jimmy T Vu examines applications in Art Unit 2821 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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