Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: OWYANG, MICHELLE N

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2168 2617

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michelle N. Owyang serves in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2168, having overseen 622 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 76.2 percent. This figure provides a baseline for applicants navigating the prosecution process within this technical domain. The 76.2 percent rate is a significant indicator of the examiner's historical patterns.

The median days to allowance for cases handled by this examiner is 1096. This duration represents the typical timeframe for reaching a grant. For practitioners, this 1096-day metric is a data point for setting expectations regarding the speed of the 622 resolved cases in Art Unit 2168. Managing this timeline is essential for effective portfolio strategy.

A significant interview lift of 29.0 percent is observed. When compared to the allowance rate, this 29.0 percent increase suggests that interviews are an effective tool for advancing prosecution. Engaging in direct dialogue with the examiner appears to enhance the chances of securing an allowance in Tech Center 2600.

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

Performance Statistics

76.2%
Allow Rate
+14.2% vs TC avg
635
Total Applications
+29.0%
Interview Lift
1096
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 622 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

16.9%
§101 Eligibility
12.7%
§102 Novelty
41.8%
§103 Obviousness
18.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18999303 METHOD OF PERFORMING DATA ANALYSIS ACCORDING TO NATURAL LANGUAGE QUERY BY USING GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
19318575 KEY-VALUE PAIR STORAGE METHODS FOR GRAPH DATA AND GRAPH DATA PREFETCHING METHODS Non-Final OA Alipay (Hangzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
18751609 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA INQUIRY, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT Final Rejection Lemon Inc.

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