Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3739 3794
This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases
Michael F. Peffley is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3739. He has a high volume of 1380 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate of 77.8%. This rate suggests that a majority of the applications he handles are granted. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1261. Additionally, the data shows an interview lift of 13.0%.
This positive lift suggests that conducting an interview with the examiner is associated with an increased probability of securing an allowance. Practitioners should consider this 13.0% lift when deciding whether to engage in direct communication. With 1380 resolved cases, the data is very robust and reflects a consistent pattern of grants. The 77.8% allowance rate and 1261 days to allowance suggest a steady path to grant for applicants in Art Unit 3739. Strategic use of interviews can further enhance the likelihood of a positive outcome for those seeking to secure intellectual property rights in this field.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18929053 | NON-STICK COATED ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME | Non-Final OA | Covidien LP |
| 18669660 | COMBINATION THERAPY TOOL FOR ONCOLOGY MANAGEMENT | Non-Final OA | Covidien LP |
| 18747115 | METHODS AND ABLATION SYSTEMS FOR BASIVERTEBRAL NERVE ABLATION USING SHORT, HIGH VOLTAGE PULSES | Final Rejection | Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation |
| 18784247 | END EFFECTOR AND METHOD OF LASER REMOVAL OF COATING FOR APPLYING ELECTRICAL ENERGY | Final Rejection | Cilag GmbH International |
| 18971532 | Control Console And Accessories For RF Nerve Ablation And Methods Of Operating The Same | Non-Final OA | Stryker Corporation |
| 18348605 | IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC METHODS USING ELECTROPORATION | Non-Final OA | Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc. |
| 18338696 | ELECTROSURGICAL ENERGY HARVESTING | Final Rejection | Medtronic, Inc. |
| 19051828 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH CARBON FIBER ELECTRODE | Non-Final OA | Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH |
| 18882855 | ABLATION INSTRUMENT | Non-Final OA | Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH |
| 18778517 | MICROWAVE ABLATION PROBE TIP WITH CENTERING TUBE | Non-Final OA | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
| 18523762 | COOLANT STATUS MONITORING FOR MICROWAVE ABLATION PROBE | Non-Final OA | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
| 17195479 | MATTER MANIPULATOR WITH CONDUCTIVE COATING | Final Rejection | GI SCIENTIFIC LLC |
| 18825221 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR NON-INVASIVE DELIVERY OF MICROWAVE THERAPY | Non-Final OA | MiraDry, Inc. |
| 18820570 | PULSED FIELD ABLATION DEVICE AND METHOD | Non-Final OA | BTL Medical Development a.s. |
IP Author analyzes examiner patterns and generates tailored response strategies with the highest chance of allowance.
Build Your Strategy