Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MUDWILDER, MICHELLE MARIE PETERS

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3619 3631 3654

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michelle Marie Peters Mudwilder is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3619. She has 163 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 70.6 percent. The median days to allowance is 920. These figures indicate a good probability of success and provide a clear expectation for the duration of the process.

The interview lift is 30.6 percent, which is a substantial positive figure. This lift suggests that interviews are effective in Art Unit 3619 compared to the 70.6 percent baseline. A 30.6 percent increase in the allowance rate when an interview is conducted is a strong incentive for practitioners to engage with the examiner.

With 163 resolved cases, the allowance rate and 920 day median are reliable metrics. The interview lift is a key strategic insight for managing the prosecution process. These figures together suggest that an interview can significantly improve the chances of obtaining an allowance 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
188
Total Applications
+30.6%
Interview Lift
920
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 163 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
29.4%
§102 Novelty
47.0%
§103 Obviousness
23.1%
§112 Clarity

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