Examiner: AWAD, AMR A

Analysis

Amr A. Awad is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2621. The data shows 66 resolved cases with an allowance rate pct of 36.4%. This 36.4% rate indicates that a minority of applications reach a grant, with the majority resulting in abandonment or rejection. The median days to allowance is 1060, which is the timeframe for successful prosecution in this art unit. For the 66 resolved cases, this 1060-day median represents a multi-year commitment for applicants seeking a patent grant.

The interview lift pct is 20.4%. This 20.4% lift is an increase in the probability of allowance following an interview compared to the 36.4% baseline allowance rate. This suggests that direct communication is an effective method for addressing the examiner's concerns. By conducting an interview, practitioners can improve their chances of success by 20.4% over the 36.4% baseline. Navigating the 1060-day median timeline requires a strategy that incorporates these interviews to improve the likelihood of a grant in Art Unit 2621.