Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: CUNNINGHAM II, GREGORY S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3694 3695 3697

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

Gregory S. Cunningham II is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, specifically Art Unit 3694. He has 254 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 64.6 percent. This rate indicates a generally positive environment for applicants, with a majority of cases reaching a grant. The 254 resolved cases provide a solid statistical foundation for understanding the examiner's approach to patent prosecution.

The interview lift is 30.6 percent, which is a substantial increase over the base allowance rate. This suggests that interviews are a highly effective tool for resolving rejections and advancing cases. The median time to allowance is 1113 days. This timeline is typical for the 254 resolved cases in Tech Center 3600. The 30.6 percent lift suggests that verbal communication is a key factor in achieving a successful outcome.

Practitioners should view the 30.6 percent lift as a strong reason to engage in a direct dialogue with the examiner. While the 64.6 percent allowance rate is solid, the lift indicates that interviews can significantly improve the chances of a grant. The 1113-day median pendency is a standard metric for setting client expectations regarding the total duration of the prosecution cycle.

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

Performance Statistics

64.6%
Allow Rate
+12.6% vs TC avg
285
Total Applications
+30.6%
Interview Lift
1113
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 254 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

37.7%
§101 Eligibility
9.7%
§102 Novelty
31.3%
§103 Obviousness
16.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18750914 SENDING SECURE PROXY ELEMENTS WITH MOBILE WALLETS Final Rejection Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
19037708 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME PROCESSING OF RESOURCE REQUESTS Final Rejection The Toronto-Dominion Bank
18749988 METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PREVENT FRAUDULENT TRANSACTIONS Non-Final OA MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
19195806 CONTEXT-BASED ACTIONS USING INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS Non-Final OA Block, Inc.
18416767 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING TOKEN ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH A TOKEN VAULT Final Rejection VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
18474729 MULTILAYER IDENTITY TRANSACTION CONTROL AND VERIFICATION FOR E-COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS Final Rejection Visa International Service Association
19287725 AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, AUTHENTICATION CONDITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Rakuten Group, Inc.
18206841 DETERMINING GEOCODED REGION BASED RATING SYSTEMS FOR DECISIONING OUTPUTS Final Rejection Allstate Insurance Company
18784177 Lead-Acid Battery System And Lead-Acid Battery Life Estimation Method Non-Final OA The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd.
18244059 AUTOMATED PROJECT ASSESSMENT Final Rejection BILLD, LLC

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