Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1600 1611 1614 1618
This examiner grants 38% of resolved cases
Michael G Hartley is assigned to Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1600. With 71 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 38.0%. This rate is relatively low, suggesting a challenging prosecution environment. The median days to allowance is 1586, which indicates a very lengthy process for those who receive a grant.
The interview lift of 74.6% is a significant data point. This figure shows that interviews are highly effective and dramatically increase the chances of overcoming a rejection. Given the 38.0% baseline allowance rate, an interview appears to be a vital strategic tool. The 71 resolved cases provide enough data to identify this strong positive correlation.
Practitioners in Art Unit 1600 should prepare for a long timeline, as shown by the 1586-day median. The 74.6% interview lift offers a vital path forward. These metrics from Tech Center 1600 highlight the importance of direct communication when working with this examiner.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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