Examiner: MCCULLOUGH, MICHAEL C

Analysis

Michael C. McCullough is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3600. With 801 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 77.2%. This is a high rate, suggesting a favorable environment for applicants where a large majority of cases result in a grant. The 77.2% allowance rate indicates that the examiner is generally receptive to the arguments and claim sets presented in this art unit.

The interview lift is 6.1%, which is a modest increase. This suggests that while interviews are helpful, the high baseline allowance rate of 77.2% means many applications are allowed through written prosecution alone. The median days to allowance is 878, which is a relatively efficient timeframe for prosecution. This 878-day median indicates that successful applications move through the system quickly. For practitioners, the combination of a 77.2% allowance rate and a fast 878-day median pendency across 801 resolved cases suggests a predictable and productive prosecution experience. While the 6.1% interview lift is small, it remains a useful secondary tactic for resolving any final issues that may arise in Tech Center 3600.

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