Examiner: BEATTY, ROBERT B

Analysis

Robert B. Beatty examines applications in Art Unit 2852 within Tech Center 2800. He has reached a final resolution in 1260 cases, establishing a very substantial historical record. The allowance rate pct of 92.5 is exceptionally high, indicating that nearly all applications reaching a final resolution result in a patent grant. This 92.5 percent rate suggests a highly favorable environment for applicants. Furthermore, the median days to allowance is 617, which reflects an exceptionally efficient and fast-moving prosecution timeline. The 617-day median indicates that successful applicants can expect a much quicker path to grant compared to the USPTO average. The volume of 1260 resolved cases underscores the consistency of these favorable metrics.

The interview lift pct of 3.1 shows that direct communication provides a minimal but positive benefit. While the baseline allowance rate is already very high at 92.5 percent, the 3.1 percent lift suggests that an interview is rarely necessary to achieve a grant. The data implies that the primary driver of success is the initial quality of the application and the written prosecution process. Practitioners can rely on the 617-day median wait time as a predictable benchmark for planning in Tech Center 2800. The combination of a very high grant rate and an exceptionally fast timeline makes this one of the most efficient environments for securing intellectual property rights. Strategic use of interviews may be reserved for only the most complex technical issues, as the high baseline suggests that written excellence is typically sufficient for success in Art Unit 2852.

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