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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Monica E Millner, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MILLNER, MONICA E

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 3612 3627 3632 3634 4100

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

MILLNER, MONICA E works in tech center 4100 and art unit 3612. Her record includes 1160 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 77.4% and a median of 712 days to allowance. The 21.8% interview lift indicates that interviews may provide useful additional support, although the overall record also reflects a favorable allowance outcome.

The listed companies are LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation. The leading firms are BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP (Dallas account), BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, and Bridgeway IP Law Group, PLLC. Counsel can use the substantial sample to plan efficient responses, interview timing, and client communications.

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

Performance Statistics

77.4%
Allow Rate
+17.4% vs TC avg
1,197
Total Applications
+21.8%
Interview Lift
712
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1160 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
26.7%
§102 Novelty
41.4%
§103 Obviousness
26.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18711731 SHOCK-ABSORBING TRAY MODULE AND SERVING ROBOT EQUIPPED WITH SAME Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18979923 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND HOME APPLIANCE COMPRISING SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
19098068 Mounting Rails for Modular System Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
19135066 ASSEMBLY FOR RECEIVING AT LEAST ONE DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Valeo Comfort and Driving Assistance
18720425 SLIDING DEVICE Non-Final OA DELTA KOGYO CO., LTD.
19155110 HOLDER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR THE LIKE Non-Final OA GRIP TRIP PTY LTD
18947917 SHORT CIRCUIT CABLE SUPPORT Final Rejection Schneider Electric USA, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Monica E Millner's allowance rate?

77.4% of resolved applications examined by Monica E Millner were allowed (1,160 resolved cases), compared with 74.4% across Art Unit 3612 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Monica E Millner?

This examiner's interview lift is +21.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Monica E Millner take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Monica E Millner took 712 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Monica E Millner work in?

Monica E Millner examines applications in Art Unit 3612 in Tech Center 4100.

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