Listed by the USPTO as MCNALLY, MICHAEL S
Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2136 2431 2432 2436 2437
This examiner grants 90% of resolved cases
Michael S. McNally is an examiner in Tech Center 2400, operating within Art Unit 2136. His professional history includes 1087 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate of 89.9 percent. This rate suggests that a significant majority of applications reaching a final disposition under his review are granted. The data also shows an interview lift of 8.6 percent, indicating that interviews provide a measurable increase in the probability of allowance.
The median time to allowance for this examiner is 936 days. This duration represents the typical timeframe for navigating the prosecution process to a successful conclusion in Art Unit 2136. Notable companies frequently appearing in his docket include Adeia Technologies Inc., Comcast Cable Communications LLC, and Rubrik Inc. These entities, often represented by firms such as BakerHostetler, HG Law LLP (Adeia), and MAIER & MAIER, PLLC, navigate the 89.9 percent allowance environment.
The 8.6 percent interview lift is a strategic factor for practitioners to consider, as it suggests that verbal dialogue can enhance the 89.9 percent allowance rate. With 1087 resolved cases, the examiner has a significant track record of outcomes. The 936 days median pendency provides a clear expectation for the time required to secure a patent grant in this specific art unit.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19070310 | MUTUAL BOT AUTHENTICATION AND SECURE DATA TRANSMISSION USING EMBEDDED SIGNALS | Non-Final OA | Adeia Guides Inc. |
| 18798398 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WATERMARKING CONTENT | Non-Final OA | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC |
| 19255576 | INTERNET PROTOCOL SECURITY AND SECURITY PARAMETER INDEX SUMMARIZATION AND DATA ROUTING | Non-Final OA | Cisco Technology, Inc. |
| 19241520 | USING A TRANSMISSION PROFILE TO PROVIDE AVAILABILITY AND SECURITY OPTIONS FOR COMMUNICATING DATA | Non-Final OA | AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. |
| 19271695 | NETWORK SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND PROCESSING METHOD | Non-Final OA | CONNECTFREE CORPORATION |
| 19029028 | PERMISSION-BASED CONTROL OF INTERFACING COMPONENTS WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE | Final Rejection | West Affum Holdings DAC |
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Build Your Strategy89.9% of resolved applications examined by Michael S Mcnally were allowed (1,087 resolved cases), compared with 72.1% across Art Unit 2136 over the last five years.
This examiner's interview lift is +8.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.
Applications allowed by Michael S Mcnally took 936 days on average from filing to allowance.
Michael S Mcnally examines applications in Art Unit 2136 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).
