Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CUFF, MICHAEL A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3627 3711 3715 3716 3741

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Cuff maintains a high allowance rate of 82.2% in Art Unit 3627, based on 732 resolved cases. This suggests a very favorable outlook for applicants in Tech Center 3700. The median days to allowance of 896 indicates a relatively efficient prosecution timeline. With 732 resolved cases, the examiner has a well-established record of consistent and fair examination, making this a predictable environment for patent applicants.

The interview lift of 12.6% is a significant factor for strategy, showing that direct engagement often leads to more favorable outcomes. For the 732 resolved cases, interviews served as a catalyst for moving toward allowance. Applicants should prioritize interviews to capitalize on this lift and improve their 82.2% probability of success within the 896-day median timeline. The 12.6% lift suggests that the examiner is very responsive to verbal clarification and collaborative problem-solving. By combining the 82.2% allowance rate with a proactive interview strategy, practitioners can navigate the prosecution process with a high degree of confidence.

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

Performance Statistics

82.2%
Allow Rate
+12.2% vs TC avg
742
Total Applications
+12.6%
Interview Lift
896
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 732 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

21.2%
§101 Eligibility
17.0%
§102 Novelty
36.8%
§103 Obviousness
9.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19047834 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC GAMING USING HISTORICAL DATA Non-Final OA Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
18893417 WIDE AREA PROGRESSIVE BONUS SYSTEM AND METHOD WITHIN A MOBILE CASINO GAMING APPLICATION Non-Final OA Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
18927587 TECHNIQUE FOR CONTROLLING VIRTUAL IMAGE GENERATION SYSTEM USING EMOTIONAL STATES OF USER Non-Final OA Magic Leap, Inc.
19009422 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Non-Final OA ANGEL GROUP CO., LTD.
18850280 A COMPUTER SOFTWARE MODULE ARRANGEMENT, A CIRCUITRY ARRANGEMENT, AN ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD FOR PROVIDING A VIRTUAL DISPLAY FOR SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF REPRESENTATIONS OF REAL LIFE OBJECTS AT DIFFERENT PHYSICAL LOCATIONS Non-Final OA Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
19186346 SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR BACK-BETTING PROGRESSIVE PRIZE POOLS IN A GAMING SYSTEM Non-Final OA IGT
19024863 GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AWARDS BASED ON PLAYER SELECTED PERSISTENT GAME ELEMENTS Non-Final OA IGT
19022284 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GAMING ESTABLISHMENT ACCOUNT AUTOMATIC ACCESS TO FUNDS Non-Final OA IGT
18746140 GENERAL GAMING ENGINE Final Rejection CFPH, LLC
19043171 ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAMING OR AMUSEMENT CREDIT PURCHASES Non-Final OA AUTOMATED CASHLESS SYSTEMS, INC.

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