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Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2100 2113 2139
This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases
Marc M. Duncan is an examiner in Tech Center 2100, specifically Art Unit 2100. He has a record of 868 resolved cases. This extensive experience in computer-related technologies provides a reliable basis for analyzing his prosecution tendencies. His high volume of resolutions indicates a seasoned examiner who is well-versed in the specific challenges of Tech Center 2100.
The examiner maintains a very high allowance rate of 87.2 percent. This suggests a highly favorable environment for applicants. He also provides an interview lift of 7.6 percent. While this lift is more modest than some others, it still indicates that interviews provide a tangible benefit. The 7.6 percent increase in allowance probability suggests that direct communication can be a useful tool for refining claims and reaching a final agreement with the examiner.
The median days to allowance for his cases is 860. This is a relatively efficient timeline for the computer arts. The combination of an 87.2 percent allowance rate and an 860-day median suggests a very productive and predictable path to grant. Practitioners can expect a high likelihood of success within a reasonable timeframe. The 7.6 percent interview lift can be used as a strategic option to resolve any minor disagreements and maintain the 860-day efficiency.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19006153 | CONTROL PLANE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ERASURE CODE PROTECTION ACROSS MULTIPLE STORAGE DEVICES | Final Rejection | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. |
| 19220762 | Node Anomaly Event Processing Method, Network Interface Card, and Storage Cluster | Non-Final OA | Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| 18565945 | AUTONOMOUS ADAPTATION OF SOFTWARE MONITORING OF REALTIME SYSTEMS | Final Rejection | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) |
| 19312885 | CONTEXT-SENSITIVE DEBUG REQUESTS FOR MEMORY ACCESS | Non-Final OA | TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED |
| 19286713 | PRIORITIZATION OF SUCCESSFUL READ RECOVERY OPERATIONS FOR A MEMORY DEVICE | Non-Final OA | Micron Technology, Inc. |
| 19252521 | TECHNIQUES FOR DETECTING A STATE OF A BUS | Non-Final OA | Micron Technology, Inc. |
| 18542440 | SECURE FIRMWARE UPDATE THROUGH A PREDEFINED SERVER | Non-Final OA | Micron Technology, Inc. |
| 18658179 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MANAGING MULTI-ZONE DATA CENTER FAILURES | Final Rejection | NAVER CORPORATION |
| 19240081 | PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT BOARD PROGRAMMABLE LINK TRAINING AND STATUS STATE MACHINE AND STATE BRANCHING | Non-Final OA | VIAVI Solutions Inc. |
| 18523988 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCIDENT DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION | Non-Final OA | Dell Products, L.P. |
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