Examiner: BENZION, GARY

Analysis

Gary Benzion serves as an examiner in Tech Center 1600, specifically within Art Unit 1600. The examiner has a record of 95 resolved cases, offering a statistical foundation for analysis. The allowance rate is 21.1 percent, which indicates the frequency of successful outcomes for applicants. This 21.1 percent rate serves as the primary baseline for assessing prosecution risk on this docket. The 95 resolved cases establish a clear pattern of performance.

The interview lift for this examiner is 13.7 percent, suggesting that formal discussions provide a benefit to the prosecution process. This 13.7 percent lift represents a positive shift in the likelihood of allowance compared to the 21.1 percent baseline. Practitioners should consider this impact when deciding how to respond to office actions. The median days to allowance is 1359, which is the typical duration for applications that reach issuance. This 1359 median days to allowance helps set expectations for the overall timeline.

The data in Art Unit 1600 shows that the interview lift is 13.7 percent, offering an additional tool for success. The 1359 median days to allowance provides a benchmark for pendency in Tech Center 1600. The 21.1 percent allowance rate remains a key metric for evaluating the likelihood of a grant. These data points allow for a more informed strategy when prosecuting applications before this examiner and managing client expectations.