Listed by the USPTO as MCCULLOUGH, MICHAEL C
Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3646 3649 3651 3653 3654 3671
This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases
Michael C. McCullough has a 77.2% allowance rate across 801 resolved cases in Art Unit 3600. The median days to allowance is 878. The interview lift of 6.1% shows a positive benefit from direct communication, suggesting that interviews offer an advantage compared to the 77.2% baseline. This positive lift can be a tool for resolving final technical points and ensuring a path to allowance.
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., and Inflexion Point Technologies LLC are frequent applicants. Goodhue, Coleman & Owens, P.C., Harness, Dickey & Pierce P.L.C., and Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP are the top firms. The 77.2% allowance rate and 878-day median pendency indicate an efficient prosecution environment. For the electronics and technology companies listed, the 6.1% lift is a tactical option to further enhance their prospects. The data reflects a predictable venue where applications can expect consistent results across 801 resolved cases.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18664747 | DRIVE TRANSMISSION DEVICE, SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS | Non-Final OA | RICOH COMPANY, LTD. |
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Build Your Strategy77.2% of resolved applications examined by Michael C Mccullough were allowed (801 resolved cases), compared with 38.8% across Art Unit 3600 over the last five years.
This examiner's interview lift is +6.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.
Applications allowed by Michael C Mccullough took 878 days on average from filing to allowance.
Michael C Mccullough examines applications in Art Unit 3600 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).
