Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: THOMAS, MIA M

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2624 2665 2669

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Mia M. Thomas serves in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2624, with 715 resolved cases. She has a high allowance rate of 86.3, and the median days to allowance is 1074. These metrics indicate a favorable and consistent environment for patent prosecution. The 715 resolved cases provide a strong statistical basis for these positive outcomes.

The interview lift of 15.7 provides a significant benefit. While the 86.3 allowance rate is already strong, the lift suggests that interviews are still a productive way to address any remaining examiner concerns. With 715 resolved cases and a 1074 day median timeline, this examiner provides a positive outlook for patent applicants. Practitioners in Art Unit 2624 should use the 15.7 interview lift as a tool to further improve their chances of success. The 86.3 allowance rate indicates that most applications are well-received, and the 15.7 lift offers a clear path for resolving issues during the 1074 days of prosecution. This examiner receptiveness makes Tech Center 2600 a favorable venue for applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

86.3%
Allow Rate
+24.3% vs TC avg
725
Total Applications
+15.7%
Interview Lift
1074
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 715 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.6%
§101 Eligibility
17.6%
§102 Novelty
47.4%
§103 Obviousness
19.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18788362 INATTENTIVENESS DETERMINATION DEVICE, INATTENTIVENESS DETERMINATION SYSTEM, INATTENTIVENESS DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING PROGRAM Final Rejection NEC Corporation
18888732 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE/MACHINE LEARNING ("AI/ML") SMART GATEWAY Non-Final OA Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
18850091 DETERMINING A VALUE OF A PHYSICAL PROPERTY OF A THROMBUS Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18894476 SPECKLE FILTERING IN IMAGE PROCESSING Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18620023 RECORDING MEDIUM, MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD Final Rejection Konica Minolta, Inc.
18839622 INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA KYOCERA Corporation
19106566 LEARNING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, LEARNING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM Non-Final OA NTT, Inc.
18858198 SEGMENTATION MODEL TRAINING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECOGNITION METHOD AND APPARATUS Non-Final OA Alipay (Hangzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
18915099 LEAD ORIENTATION DETECTION Non-Final OA Medtronic, Inc.

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