Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Michael J Schmitt, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SCHMITT, MICHAEL J

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1629 1635

This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases

Analysis

SCHMITT, MICHAEL J works in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1629. The record contains 658 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 57.0% and a median of 1037 days to allowance. Interview lift is 20.4%, providing a measurable indication that examiner interviews may contribute to prosecution progress.

The listed companies are Genentech Inc., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, and The Regents of the University of California. The leading firms are CANTOR COLBURN LLP, Casimir Jones, S.C., and COOLEY LLP. The technology mix makes claim scope, written support, and focused interview preparation relevant considerations for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

57.0%
Allow Rate
-3.0% vs TC avg
701
Total Applications
+20.4%
Interview Lift
1037
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 658 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.0%
§101 Eligibility
15.2%
§102 Novelty
36.9%
§103 Obviousness
21.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18516552 DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC METHODS FOR CANCER Non-Final OA Genentech, Inc.
18848249 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TREATING PANCREATIC DISEASES AND DISORDERS Non-Final OA MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
18560282 COMBINATIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER Non-Final OA BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
18796015 SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF DYRK/CLK AND USES THEREOF Non-Final OA Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona
18806178 BI-FUNCTIONAL MOLECULES TO DEGRADE CIRCULATING PROTEINS Non-Final OA Yale University
18266179 TREATMENT OF DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH LOW BH4 BIOAVAILABILITY Final Rejection OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITED

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Michael J Schmitt's allowance rate?

57.0% of resolved applications examined by Michael J Schmitt were allowed (658 resolved cases), compared with 42.3% across Art Unit 1629 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Michael J Schmitt?

This examiner's interview lift is +20.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Michael J Schmitt take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Michael J Schmitt took 1,037 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Michael J Schmitt work in?

Michael J Schmitt examines applications in Art Unit 1629 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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