Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: PHILLIPS, MICHAEL K

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2464

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michael K. Phillips works in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2464, with 518 resolved cases. The allowance rate of 85.1% is very high, indicating a favorable path for applicants. This 85.1% rate suggests that the vast majority of applications reach allowance. The median days to allowance is 940, reflecting an efficient prosecution timeline of about two and a half years. Practitioners can use this 940-day figure to plan their prosecution cycles effectively.

The interview lift of 23.0% shows that direct communication is a productive strategy. This 23.0% lift suggests that interviews are a valuable tool for resolving outstanding issues and moving cases toward allowance. With 518 resolved cases, the data provides a robust and stable foundation for these metrics. Practitioners should consider the 940-day median when managing their prosecution cycles and use interviews to supplement written responses. The combination of a high allowance rate and a strong interview lift makes for a predictable and successful examination environment in Art Unit 2464.

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

Performance Statistics

85.1%
Allow Rate
+27.1% vs TC avg
531
Total Applications
+23.0%
Interview Lift
940
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 518 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.1%
§101 Eligibility
17.4%
§102 Novelty
59.7%
§103 Obviousness
11.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18811417 SDAP CONFIGURATION FOR DESTINATION IN SIDELINK COMMUNICATION Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18792365 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING TRAFFIC OF SERVICE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18792143 METHOD, RECEPTION DEVICE AND TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR SIDELINK COMMUNICATION Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18752233 COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION METHOD Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18821727 DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD, ACCESS POINT, AND STATION Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18740445 DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD AND COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18626093 BACKHAUL SIGNALING TO SUPPORT NETWORK ENERGY SAVING Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18812525 CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION CALCULATION Non-Final OA LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED
18853320 TERMINAL, BASE STATION, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD Non-Final OA NTT DOCOMO, INC.
18897765 SKIPPING TRANSMISSION OF UPLINK CONTROL INFORMATION Non-Final OA Nokia Technologies Oy
18681375 APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS Final Rejection Nokia Technologies Oy
18761417 Artificial Intelligence-Based Dynamic System Selection Policy Adjustment Non-Final OA MediaTek Inc.
18696071 OVERFLOW AND RECONFIGURATION OF RANDOM-ACCESS CHANNEL OCCASIONS Non-Final OA ZTE CORPORATION
18649755 APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED HIGH-CAPACITY DATA AND WIRELESS IoT (INTERNET OF THINGS) SERVICES Final Rejection Charter Communications Operating, LLC

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