Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Michael G Hartley, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HARTLEY, MICHAEL G

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1600 1611 1614 1618

This examiner grants 38% of resolved cases

Analysis

HARTLEY, MICHAEL G works in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1600. Across 71 resolved cases, the profile shows a 38.0% allowance rate and a median of 1586 days to allowance. The record reflects a lower allowance outcome and an extended median prosecution period, although the case volume is limited.

The interview lift is 74.6%, indicating a strong positive association between interviews and allowance. The leading companies are Genentech Inc., Ethicon Inc., and Lemonex Inc. The listed firms are Anova Law Group, PLLC, GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (BOS), and STITES & HARBISON PLLC. The data supports giving interviews substantial strategic attention while accounting for the longer recorded timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

38.0%
Allow Rate
-22.0% vs TC avg
79
Total Applications
+74.6%
Interview Lift
1586
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 71 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
17.9%
§102 Novelty
44.3%
§103 Obviousness
24.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18194542 HYDROXYPROPYL METHYL CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES TO STABILIZE POLYPEPTIDES Non-Final OA Genentech, Inc.
17546378 Bleeding Detection Method Final Rejection Ethicon, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Michael G Hartley's allowance rate?

38.0% of resolved applications examined by Michael G Hartley were allowed (71 resolved cases), compared with 37.3% across Art Unit 1600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Michael G Hartley?

This examiner's interview lift is +74.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Michael G Hartley take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Michael G Hartley took 1,586 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Michael G Hartley work in?

Michael G Hartley examines applications in Art Unit 1600 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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