Examiner: BELK, SHANNEL NICOLE

Analysis

Shannel Nicole Belk operates within Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3732, where the examiner has handled 339 resolved cases. The data reveals an allowance rate of 58.7 percent, which provides a starting point for assessing prosecution risk. This rate indicates the frequency with which the examiner grants patent rights across the 339 resolved matters. Understanding this baseline is necessary for developing a strategy for applications on this docket.

The interview lift for this examiner is 37.5 percent, representing a positive shift in the probability of allowance following a discussion. This 37.5 percent lift is a factor for practitioners to consider, as it suggests that interviews are productive in Art Unit 3732. When compared to the 58.7 percent allowance rate, the benefit of direct engagement is notable. The median days to allowance is 1059, which defines the typical timeframe for reaching a grant. This 1059 median days to allowance allows for planning regarding patent term.

The examiner's statistics offer a guide for prosecution in Tech Center 3700. The 58.7 percent allowance rate, combined with the 37.5 percent interview lift, suggests that proactive communication can alter the course of an application. These figures provide a data-driven roadmap for navigating the examination process. The 1059 median days to allowance helps set expectations for the overall timeline of successful cases.