Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Michael J Huntley, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HUNTLEY, MICHAEL J

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2116 2121 2129

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michael J. Huntley has handled 219 resolved cases in Art Unit 2116. The examiner demonstrates an allowance rate of 68.0 percent. For applications that reach allowance, the median days to allowance is 1209. This duration reflects the typical timeline for prosecution within Tech Center 2100 under this examiner's review, providing a benchmark for applicants.

Practitioners should note the interview lift of 22.6 percent. This figure indicates that holding an interview is associated with a much higher likelihood of allowance than the base 68.0 percent rate. The lift suggests that interviews are an effective way to address examiner concerns and move cases toward a grant.

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation is a primary company in this portfolio, often represented by Fish & Richardson P.C. (TC) across the 219 resolved cases. These entities navigate a prosecution process where the 1209 median days to allowance is a key factor. The 22.6 percent interview lift remains a critical strategic tool for those seeking to improve their chances of success with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

68.0%
Allow Rate
+13.0% vs TC avg
223
Total Applications
+22.6%
Interview Lift
1209
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 219 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.6%
§101 Eligibility
13.2%
§102 Novelty
56.4%
§103 Obviousness
18.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18575927 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Michael J Huntley's allowance rate?

68.0% of resolved applications examined by Michael J Huntley were allowed (219 resolved cases), compared with 70.1% across Art Unit 2116 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Michael J Huntley?

This examiner's interview lift is +22.6 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 J Huntley take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Michael J Huntley took 1,209 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Michael J Huntley work in?

Michael J Huntley examines applications in Art Unit 2116 in Tech Center 2100 (Computing & Software).

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