Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GONZALEZ, MILTON

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2852 2884

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Milton Gonzalez is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2852. He has handled 648 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 77.9 percent. This rate suggests a favorable environment for patent applicants. The data also shows an interview lift of 12.3 percent, which indicates that engaging in a dialogue with the examiner can further enhance the probability of a grant. Practitioners should consider scheduling interviews to clarify technical points and potentially expedite the process.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 894. This timeframe is a key metric for applicants to understand the expected duration of successful prosecution in Art Unit 2852. With 648 resolved cases as a basis, the 77.9 percent allowance rate provides a reliable benchmark for success. The 894 days to allowance reflects an efficient path to grant compared to other units. The 12.3 percent interview lift serves as a useful tool for overcoming any remaining hurdles in the examination process.

In Tech Center 2800, the combination of a high allowance rate and a positive interview lift creates a strategic advantage for those who prepare thoroughly. The resolved cases demonstrate a consistent track record of resolving applications. Applicants can use the recorded allowance rate to justify continued investment in their filings. The interview lift suggests that even in a favorable environment, direct communication remains a valuable tactic for securing patent rights. Finally, the 894 days to allowance helps in setting realistic project timelines.

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

Performance Statistics

77.7%
Allow Rate
+9.7% vs TC avg
663
Total Applications
+12.7%
Interview Lift
895
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 651 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.0%
§101 Eligibility
26.5%
§102 Novelty
49.9%
§103 Obviousness
15.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18986108 PROBE CARD AND TEST SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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18999267 POSITION DETECTION DEVICE Non-Final OA TDK CORPORATION
18963873 POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM Non-Final OA Renesas Electronics America Inc.
19018146 HARMONIC DISTORTION REDUCTION IN INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSORS Non-Final OA SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC
18818751 DETECTION OF RELAY CONTACTOR MOVEMENT Non-Final OA Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
18720563 Wear Sensor Non-Final OA K F Group Pty Ltd of Level 1

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