Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LEE, MICHAEL M

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2431 2436

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michael M. Lee is an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2431. He has 278 resolved cases, offering a meaningful dataset for analysis. His allowance rate is 84.2 percent, which is a very positive metric for applicants. This 84.2 percent rate indicates that a large majority of resolved cases result in an allowance.

The interview lift for this examiner is 38.1 percent. This 38.1 percent figure is exceptionally high, suggesting that interviews are one of the most powerful tools available to practitioners in Art Unit 2431. Engaging in an interview can dramatically increase the likelihood of success compared to the baseline. The 278 resolved cases highlight a consistent pattern where verbal advocacy leads to better outcomes.

The median days to allowance is 997. This duration is typical for many art units, representing a standard timeline. Applicants should factor this 997-day figure into their prosecution planning. The combination of an 84.2 percent allowance rate and a 38.1 percent interview lift suggests that a proactive strategy can be very successful in Tech Center 2400.

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

Performance Statistics

84.2%
Allow Rate
+26.2% vs TC avg
299
Total Applications
+37.5%
Interview Lift
996
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 279 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.1%
§101 Eligibility
8.0%
§102 Novelty
52.5%
§103 Obviousness
20.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18589798 INFORMATION PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM Final Rejection KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
19268505 Cryptographic Computation Techniques for Multi-Party Reach and Frequency Non-Final OA Google LLC
18857556 Using Multi-Perspective Image Sensors for Topographical Feature Authentication Non-Final OA Google LLC
18892250 AUTOMATIC VERIFICATION OF DECENTRAILIZED PROTOCOLS Non-Final OA PayPal, Inc.
18109208 MANAGING AN ENCRYPTED CONNECTION WITH A CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDER Final Rejection Oracle International Corporation
18869861 REPAIRING DEVICE, REPAIRING METHOD AND REPAIRING PROGRAM Final Rejection NTT, Inc.
19258273 Automatic Inline Detection Based On Static Data Non-Final OA Open Text Inc.
18869758 IDENTITY VERIFICATION METHOD FOR HANDSHAKE PROCESS FOR TLCP PROTOCOL Final Rejection Alipay (Hangzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
19058620 PRE-DEPLOYMENT DETECTION AND RESPONSE Non-Final OA Darktrace Holdings Limited
18940572 TECHNIQUES FOR CHRONOLOGICAL VULNERABILITY EVENT RECOGNITION Final Rejection Rapid7, Inc.
18607364 Process-Aware Identity Firewall Non-Final OA VMware LLC

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