Examiner: BALAOING, ARIEL A

Analysis

Ariel A. Balaoing is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, Art Unit 2617, with 763 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 79.6%, and the median days to allowance is 1022. These metrics suggest a favorable and consistent prosecution environment for applicants, with a high likelihood of success within a typical timeframe.

The interview lift of 7.1% over the 79.6% baseline provides a modest increase to the chances of success. This indicates that while interviews are helpful, the examiner is already quite likely to allow applications through written prosecution alone. With 763 resolved cases and a 1022-day pendency, the examiner has a well-established track record of moving cases to a grant. Practitioners should focus on high-quality written responses but can use interviews as a supplemental tool to resolve any final sticking points. The 7.1% lift suggests a receptive examiner who is willing to engage, even if the 79.6% baseline for success is already high. Overall, the 79.6% allowance rate points to a predictable and accessible docket for patent applicants.