Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MILLER, WILLIAM L

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2685 3616 3677

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

William L. Miller serves in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2685, with a very high volume of 1759 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 79.0%, which is favorable for applicants seeking patent grants. The median days to allowance is 751, suggesting a very efficient prosecution timeline compared to many other units in the tech center.

The interview lift is 14.8%, indicating that direct dialogue is an effective strategy for improving outcomes. This lift suggests that the probability of allowance increases significantly when an interview is held, compared to the 79.0% baseline. In a massive practice of 1759 cases, this responsiveness to interviews is a well-established and reliable trend in Art Unit 2685.

The 751-day median pendency is a positive metric for those seeking a fast resolution in Tech Center 3600. Combined with a 79.0% allowance rate, the data reflects a predictable and efficient environment for applicants. The 14.8% interview lift remains a valuable tool for practitioners looking to further secure an allowance and resolve any remaining hurdles.

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

Performance Statistics

79.0%
Allow Rate
+27.0% vs TC avg
1,786
Total Applications
+14.8%
Interview Lift
751
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1759 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
28.2%
§102 Novelty
28.1%
§103 Obviousness
37.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19195704 BILL VALIDATOR MOUNT FOR ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES Non-Final OA Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
18945112 Fastening Clip Assembly Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18789535 HINGE MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
19049593 FITTING Non-Final OA Julius Blum GmbH
18939091 SYNCHRONIZING DEVICE FOR MOVING A MOVABLE FURNITURE PART Non-Final OA Julius Blum GmbH
18639153 Headstone Socket Preserver Non-Final OA United States Government As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs
18884217 CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A PROTECTIVE ELEMENT AND VEHICLE APPARATUS Non-Final OA WITTE Automotive GmbH
18636772 Security and Guidance Systems and Methods for Parcel-Receiving Devices Non-Final OA Valqari Holdings, LLC

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