Examiner: BRADEN, SHAWN M

Analysis

Shawn M. Braden is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1653, with 1145 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 66.7 percent. A standout feature of his profile is the interview lift of 32.4 percent, which indicates that oral advocacy is extremely effective in this docket.

The data suggests that interviews are a critical component of a successful prosecution strategy. An interview lift of 32.4 percent indicates that applicants who engage in direct dialogue are much more likely to secure a grant than those who rely solely on written responses. This is particularly relevant given the 66.7 percent baseline allowance rate across the 1145 resolved cases.

The median days to allowance is 1033, reflecting a long duration for applications to reach a final resolution. Practitioners should anticipate a lengthy process but can use the 32.4 percent interview lift to navigate the 1033-day period more effectively. The high volume of 1145 resolved cases provides a robust statistical foundation for these insights in Art Unit 1653.