Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Michael Thomas Walsh, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WALSH, MICHAEL THOMAS

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3612 3613 3618

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

WALSH, MICHAEL THOMAS examines applications in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3612. His record contains 310 resolved cases, a 77.7% allowance rate, and a median of 859 days to allowance. The figures indicate that a large majority of recorded matters reached allowance, with a median prosecution period that is materially shorter than records showing timelines beyond three years.

The interview lift of 26.1% indicates that interviews were associated with a notable improvement in allowance outcomes. The leading companies are Kia Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. The leading firms are GREENBLUM & BERNSTEIN, P.L.C., HAUPTMAN HAM, LLP, and MCDONNELL BOEHNEN HULBERT & BERGHOFF LLP. Interview planning may be especially useful when applicants need to resolve issues without unnecessarily narrowing claims.

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

Performance Statistics

77.7%
Allow Rate
+25.7% vs TC avg
344
Total Applications
+26.1%
Interview Lift
859
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 310 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
26.4%
§102 Novelty
52.1%
§103 Obviousness
20.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19043522 VEHICLE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19003373 DISK MOTOR, ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR DISK MOTOR, POWERTRAIN, AND VEHICLE Non-Final OA Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.
18971709 REDUCER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA KIA CORPORATION
18927041 VEHICLE TAILGATE APPARATUS Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
19042658 IN-WHEEL MOTOR Non-Final OA DENSO CORPORATION
18873219 FOLDABLE CARRIER, CARRIER FRAME OF CHILD CARRYING DEVICE, AND CHILD CARRYING DEVICE Non-Final OA WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Michael Thomas Walsh's allowance rate?

77.7% of resolved applications examined by Michael Thomas Walsh were allowed (310 resolved cases), compared with 74.4% across Art Unit 3612 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Michael Thomas Walsh?

This examiner's interview lift is +26.1 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 Thomas Walsh take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Michael Thomas Walsh took 859 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Michael Thomas Walsh work in?

Michael Thomas Walsh examines applications in Art Unit 3612 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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