Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MILLER, ALAN S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2118 2409 2611 3623 3624 3625 3683

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Alan S. Miller operates within Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2118, with a total of 893 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 70.5% suggests a relatively favorable environment for patent applicants. The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1137, offering a specific timeline for planning prosecution strategies and managing expectations.

The data indicates an interview lift of 26.6%, which highlights the potential effectiveness of direct communication. Engaging in an interview appears to increase the probability of securing an allowance compared to the baseline allowance rate of 70.5%. This lift suggests that Miller may be receptive to clarifying technical points or resolving issues through verbal discussion in Art Unit 2118.

With 893 resolved cases, the examiner has established a robust track record. The combination of a 70.5% allowance rate and a 26.6% interview lift provides a clear roadmap for applicants. Prioritizing interviews could be a key tactic to navigate the 1137-day median pendency more efficiently and secure a positive outcome with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

70.6%
Allow Rate
+18.6% vs TC avg
912
Total Applications
+26.6%
Interview Lift
1136
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 894 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

36.3%
§101 Eligibility
6.6%
§102 Novelty
32.2%
§103 Obviousness
18.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19189632 USER INTERFACE FOR TALENT MANAGEMENT Non-Final OA Workday, Inc.
18242600 ROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ROOM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
19256617 APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR TRIGGERING APPLICATION COMPONENT WORKFLOWS BASED ON A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER Non-Final OA ATLASSIAN US, INC.
19242199 SYSTEM FOR MANAGING RESOURCES AND SCHEDULING, AND RELATED METHOD AND SOFTWARE Non-Final OA STOKE Space Technologies, Inc.
18593831 PARALLEL JOIN APPLICATION FOR MACHINE LEARNING FEATURES Non-Final OA NETFLIX, INC.

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