Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: MASKULINSKI, MICHAEL C

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2100 2113 2114

This examiner grants 89% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michael C. Maskulinski has resolved 768 cases in Art Unit 2100, achieving an allowance rate of 89.2%. The median days to allowance for these cases is 911. This high allowance rate indicates a favorable disposition toward granting patents in Tech Center 2100. The data shows an interview lift of 9.2%, suggesting that interviews are effective in resolving issues. With 768 resolved cases, the 89.2% rate is a well-supported metric.

The 911-day median provides a realistic timeframe for applicants to reach a final resolution. This 9.2% lift can be used to further improve the already high 89.2% baseline. Practitioners should consider the 911-day timeline when planning their prosecution strategy. In Art Unit 2100, the examiner appears to be efficient and open to direct communication. The 768 cases provide a robust statistical foundation for these conclusions.

In Tech Center 2100, the 89.2% allowance rate is a dominant factor in strategy. The 9.2% interview lift is a useful tool for overcoming any remaining rejections. Applicants can rely on the 911-day median as a benchmark for pendency. This profile suggests a consistent and predictable path to allowance under Michael C. Maskulinski.

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

Performance Statistics

89.2%
Allow Rate
+34.2% vs TC avg
779
Total Applications
+9.2%
Interview Lift
911
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 768 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.9%
§101 Eligibility
30.0%
§102 Novelty
27.1%
§103 Obviousness
18.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19010780 ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING OUT-OF-BAND COMMUNICATION, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18739586 FAULT DETECTION METHOD FOR NON-VOLATILE MEMORY AND APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
19195110 DATA PIPELINE VALIDATION Non-Final OA Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
19214218 Optimizing Storage Device Utilization Based on Background Operations Non-Final OA PURE STORAGE, INC.
18217245 METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PROACTIVELY SCREEN HARDWARE ERRORS OF A COMPUTER PROCESSING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18762186 METHOD AND SYSTEM OF LEARNING-BASED PROBLEM MANAGEMENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) OPERATIONS Non-Final OA Tata Consultancy Services Limited
18643718 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY PERFORMING RESOURCE UPGRADES BASED ON DETERMINING CHANGE WINDOWS VIA A GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINE Non-Final OA BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
19232343 Mobile Device Management Agent Rollback Systems and Methods Non-Final OA Esper.io, Inc.

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