Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: THIER, MICHAEL

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2400 2417 2467 2472 2473 2474 2617

This examiner grants 60% of resolved cases

Analysis

Michael Thier is an examiner in Art Unit 2400 of Tech Center 2600. With 182 resolved cases, the data reveals the prosecution environment. The allowance rate is 59.9%. However, the median days to allowance is 1493, which indicates the timeline for successful applications. This 1493-day duration is a factor for practitioners to consider in Tech Center 2600.

The interview lift is 17.9%. This figure represents an increase in the probability of an allowance from the 59.9% baseline. This 17.9% lift suggests that direct communication is a productive tool for resolving issues. With 182 resolved cases, these statistics are an established indicator of the examiner's approach. Practitioners should consider the 1493-day median pendency and the 17.9% interview lift when developing their strategy. The 59.9% allowance rate characterizes the 182 resolved cases. This data offers a reliable foundation for planning prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

59.9%
Allow Rate
-2.1% vs TC avg
196
Total Applications
+17.9%
Interview Lift
1493
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 182 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.0%
§101 Eligibility
14.0%
§102 Novelty
69.4%
§103 Obviousness
6.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18349582 BASE STATION AND USER EQUIPMENT, COMMUNICATING INFORMATION INDICATING WHETHER SERVICE IS A VOICE SERVICE Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18941539 COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18878768 RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS, MOVE DESTINATION POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

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