Examiner: BOLTON, WILLIAM A

Analysis

William A. Bolton operates in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2831, where he has handled 774 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 89.3% is notably high, suggesting a favorable environment for patent applicants. The interview lift of 5.7% is positive, though it indicates that interviews provide a smaller marginal benefit compared to other examiners. The median days to allowance is 675, which is the timeframe for reaching a grant in his docket. This 675-day metric is useful for applicants prioritizing speed in their patent strategy.

With 774 resolved cases, the data offers a stable view of his examination patterns. The 89.3% allowance rate indicates that the vast majority of cases result in a patent. The 5.7% lift from interviews remains a tool for clarification. The median days to allowance serves as a primary indicator of his docket's speed. These statistics from Art Unit 2831 provide a clear picture of the expected prosecution experience and suggest a highly efficient path to grant.