Examiner: BLOUNT, ERIC

Analysis

Eric Blount is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2612. He has a high volume of 1009 resolved cases, making his performance metrics very stable and reliable. His extensive record suggests a high level of experience in the examination process. The 1009 resolved cases provide a substantial dataset for practitioners to analyze.

The examiner has an allowance rate of 78.2 percent. This is a very favorable rate for applicants, indicating that the vast majority of cases result in a grant. The median days to allowance is 792, which is an efficient timeline for Tech Center 2600. This combination of a 78.2 percent allowance rate and a 792 median days to allowance makes his docket very productive for practitioners seeking timely grants.

The interview lift is 3.4 percent. This is a low lift, likely because the baseline allowance rate is already 78.2 percent. With such a high percentage of cases being allowed, there is limited opportunity for an interview to provide a large statistical increase. Practitioners may find that the examiner is already effective at identifying allowable subject matter through written responses. However, the 3.4 percent lift still provides a small advantage. The overall data points to a very positive and efficient prosecution environment where the 792 median days to allowance is a key benchmark.