Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: HARTLEY, MICHAEL G

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1600 1611 1614 1618

This examiner grants 35% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

35.3%
Allow Rate
-24.7% vs TC avg
78
Total Applications
+78.1%
Interview Lift
1570
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 68 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
17.7%
§102 Novelty
44.6%
§103 Obviousness
24.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18194542 HYDROXYPROPYL METHYL CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES TO STABILIZE POLYPEPTIDES Non-Final OA Genentech, Inc.

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