Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: VU, JIMMY T

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2821 2844 2845 2893

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jimmy T Vu is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, specifically Art Unit 2821. The examiner has handled 676 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 86.5 percent. This high rate suggests a strong likelihood of success for applicants. Practitioners can approach prosecution with this examiner with a positive outlook regarding the probability of a grant.

The interview lift is 7.5 percent. This indicates that interviews provide a helpful boost to the 86.5 percent allowance rate. Practitioners should consider the examiner's openness to discussion to resolve rejections and advance the application. The data suggests that verbal communication in Art Unit 2821 is a beneficial tool for reaching a successful outcome.

The median days to allowance is 906. This timeline is relatively short, reflecting an efficient prosecution process. With 676 resolved cases, the examiner has a significant track record in Tech Center 2800. This combination of a high allowance rate and fast pendency is beneficial for applicants seeking timely patent protection.

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

Performance Statistics

86.5%
Allow Rate
+18.5% vs TC avg
689
Total Applications
+7.5%
Interview Lift
906
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 676 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
37.8%
§102 Novelty
40.4%
§103 Obviousness
9.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18598224 POWER SAVE DIMMING CONTROL FOR MULTI-CHANNEL LED CONTROLLER Non-Final OA TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
19239104 DETECTION AND ILLUMINATION OF DARK ZONES VIA COLLABORATIVE LIGHTING Non-Final OA SimpliSafe, Inc.
18884724 SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Final Rejection KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
19210129 BASE STATION ANTENNAS WITH DUAL POLARIZED RADIATING ELEMENTS HAVING FEED STALKS ARRANGED TO GENERATE ORTHOGONAL ELECTRIC FIELD DIRECTIONS Non-Final OA Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC
18422477 LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE WITH SENSING FUNCTION AND SENSING DEVICE Non-Final OA INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
18847790 HEAT TRANSFER MEMBER, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT TRANSFER MEMBER, AND PLASMA TREATMENT DEVICE Non-Final OA MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORPORATION
18997288 LED DRIVING MODULE Non-Final OA SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.

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