Examiner: ADLAM, CHANTAL PETA-GAYE

Analysis

Chantal Peta-Gaye Adlam examines applications in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1622, with 71 resolved cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 53.5%, which shows that just over half of the 71 cases processed resulted in a grant. This 53.5% rate suggests a moderate level of difficulty for applicants. The data reflects a developing history of examination in this unit, where the 53.5% rate indicates a balanced approach to patentability.

The interview lift is 27.8%, indicating that interviews are a highly effective tool for securing an allowance. This 27.8% lift suggests that direct communication with the examiner can significantly improve the chances of success compared to written prosecution alone. The median days to allowance is 1362, which provides a timeline for the 53.5% of cases that reach issuance. Practitioners should factor this 1362-day median into their planning when prosecuting patents in Art Unit 1622. This 1362-day figure serves as a useful benchmark for pendency expectations.