Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GREEN, MICHELLE CHRISTINE

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3733 3773 3783

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michelle Christine Green is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, working within Art Unit 3733. She has resolved 880 cases, providing a robust dataset for analyzing her examination patterns. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 83.2%, which is a strong indicator of a favorable environment for applicants. Furthermore, the data reveals an 11.8% interview lift, suggesting that oral advocacy can play a helpful role in securing an allowance.

The median days to allowance for applications under her review is 955. This 955-day timeline provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process in Art Unit 3733. The 11.8% interview lift, while modest, still offers a meaningful boost to the 83.2% allowance rate. With 880 resolved cases, the examiner's history is well-documented and offers a reliable basis for strategic planning in Tech Center 3700.

In this environment, the 83.2% allowance rate and 955-day median pendency suggest an efficient and generally positive experience for patent applicants. Practitioners should consider the 11.8% interview lift as a useful tool to address any remaining concerns. By understanding these metrics, applicants can better prepare their cases and navigate the specific requirements of Examiner Green.

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

Performance Statistics

83.2%
Allow Rate
+13.2% vs TC avg
903
Total Applications
+11.8%
Interview Lift
955
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 881 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.8%
§101 Eligibility
26.1%
§102 Novelty
43.2%
§103 Obviousness
16.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19214543 ARTICULATING EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSIONS DEVICES Non-Final OA GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
19089456 SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND INSTRUMENTS Non-Final OA GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18822914 ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF Non-Final OA GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18779160 EXPANDABLE SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18544998 RETROGRADE FEMORAL NAIL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS Final Rejection GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
17843000 MODULAR SCREW HEAD ASSEMBLIES Non-Final OA GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18788415 SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
18479044 TANDEM ROD CONNECTORS AND RELATED METHODS Non-Final OA Medos International Sarl
19024741 ADJUSTABLE STRUT ASSEMBLIES FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEMS Non-Final OA ARTHREX, INC.
18657858 ARTHRODESIS DEVICES FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING COMPRESSION WITHIN JOINTS Final Rejection ARTHREX, INC.
18490669 PEDICLE SCREWS Non-Final OA SOUTHERN CROSS PATENTS PTY LTD

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