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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Michael J Simitoski, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SIMITOSKI, MICHAEL J

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2134 2434 2439 2493

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

SIMITOSKI, MICHAEL J is assigned to Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2134. His profile covers 787 resolved cases and reports an 80.3% allowance rate with a 28.3% interview lift. The allowance rate indicates a favorable recorded outcome pattern, while the interview figure shows that examiner engagement can provide additional value. Counsel should still anchor prosecution in precise claim language and a written explanation of why the cited art does not meet the claim as a whole.

The median time to allowance is 1158 days. The listed companies are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG, and Intel Corporation. The listed firms are Chhabra Law Firm, PC (NPA), CONLEY ROSE, P.C., and CROWELL & MORING LLP. The profile supports a balanced approach: pursue efficient written resolution where the claim distinction is clear, and use interviews when discussion can narrow the dispute. Timing remains material despite the favorable allowance measure.

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

Performance Statistics

80.3%
Allow Rate
+22.3% vs TC avg
807
Total Applications
+28.3%
Interview Lift
1158
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 787 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

10.6%
§101 Eligibility
14.0%
§102 Novelty
45.3%
§103 Obviousness
21.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18999902 STORAGE DEVICE, METHOD FOR GENERATING KEY IN STORAGE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CERTIFICATION OF STORAGE DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
19047711 Method and System for Unlocking a Mobile Device, Mobile Device, and Computer Program Product Non-Final OA Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
18375391 APPARATUS AND METHOD TO PREVENT SINGLE- AND ZERO-STEPPING OF TRUSTED EXECUTION ENVIRONMENTS Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18725758 System and method for monitoring the operation of a computer Final Rejection THALES
18416528 AUTOMATED FIRMWARE ANALYSIS AND REPORTING TOOL Non-Final OA Saudi Arabian Oil Company
18868984 KEY EXCHANGE SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, METHOD, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION
18999274 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING CYBERATTACK SEQUENCE BASED ON REINFORCEMENT LEARNING Final Rejection Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
19195728 HOSTED DEVICE PROVISIONING PROTOCOL WITH SERVERS AND A NETWORKED INITIATOR Non-Final OA Meta Platforms, Inc.
18999903 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADVANCED PRIVACY PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION Final Rejection CABLE TELEVISION LABORATORIES, INC.
18935089 ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, CONTROLLER, OPERATING METHOD AND MEMORY SYSTEM Final Rejection YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Michael J Simitoski's allowance rate?

80.3% of resolved applications examined by Michael J Simitoski were allowed (787 resolved cases).

Does an interview help with examiner Michael J Simitoski?

This examiner's interview lift is +28.3 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 Simitoski take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Michael J Simitoski took 1,158 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Michael J Simitoski work in?

Michael J Simitoski examines applications in Art Unit 2134 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).

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