Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KERRIGAN, MICHAEL V

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3664 3665 3669

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michael V. Kerrigan, an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3664, has a record of 532 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 87.0%, which is quite high for this tech center. The median days to allowance is 851, showing a relatively prompt resolution for allowed applications. These metrics indicate that Kerrigan provides a predictable and efficient path to patent issuance.

The interview lift is 9.4%, providing a helpful but not transformative boost to the already high 87.0% allowance rate. With 532 resolved cases, the data suggests that Kerrigan is generally receptive to patentability arguments. Practitioners should focus on maintaining the 851-day median pace while using interviews to resolve specific technical hurdles. The high allowance rate suggests that well-drafted claims have a strong chance of success without extensive negotiation.

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

Performance Statistics

87.0%
Allow Rate
+35.0% vs TC avg
539
Total Applications
+9.4%
Interview Lift
851
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 532 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.3%
§101 Eligibility
23.7%
§102 Novelty
41.5%
§103 Obviousness
27.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19221859 WORK SYSTEM AND FLYING OBJECT Non-Final OA Kubota Corporation
19221853 AGRICULTURAL WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINE Non-Final OA Kubota Corporation
19097189 ROAD HAZARD COMMUNICATION Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
19253843 AUTO PARKING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND INTELLIGENT DRIVING DEVICE Non-Final OA Yinwang Intelligent Technologies Co., Ltd.
19267787 VEHICULAR DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WITH ADAPTABLE/REPLACEABLE CONTROLLER CARDS Non-Final OA Magna Electronics Inc.

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