Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Blake E Michener, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MICHENER, BLAKE E

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3676

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

MICHENER, BLAKE E examines in tech center 3600 and art unit 3676. The profile includes 888 resolved cases and a 77.3% allowance rate. The interview lift is 25.2%, showing a positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes. The median time to allowance is 977 days.

The listed companies are Halliburton Energy Services Inc., Eavor Technologies Inc., and Onesubsea AS. The listed firms are FISH & RICHARDSON P.C. (TC), BUCHALTER, and Leason Ellis LLP. The resolved-case volume supports treating the allowance result as a meaningful planning signal. The interview measure favors active examiner communication, but it remains complementary to strong written responses and technically focused amendments. The median timing indicates that applicants should address possible prosecution delays early in the portfolio cycle.

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

Performance Statistics

77.3%
Allow Rate
+25.3% vs TC avg
912
Total Applications
+25.2%
Interview Lift
977
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 888 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
23.6%
§102 Novelty
37.4%
§103 Obviousness
30.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18953344 CUTTING ELEMENT INCLUDING ONE OR MORE ASYMMETRIC RELIEF SURFACES Non-Final OA Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
17859539 SHIFTING SLEEVE OPERATED WITH PLUG AGAINST TWO OR MORE PLUG SEATS Final Rejection Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Blake E Michener's allowance rate?

77.3% of resolved applications examined by Blake E Michener were allowed (888 resolved cases), compared with 63.4% across Art Unit 3676 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Blake E Michener?

This examiner's interview lift is +25.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Blake E Michener take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Blake E Michener took 977 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Blake E Michener work in?

Blake E Michener examines applications in Art Unit 3676 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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