Examiner: BROOME, SHARRIEF I

Analysis

Sharrief I Broome is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2872. He has a substantial history of 809 resolved cases, which provides a high degree of statistical reliability for his performance metrics. The allowance rate for this examiner is 81.5%, indicating a very high likelihood of obtaining a patent grant. This 81.5% figure suggests that the examiner is generally receptive to the patentability of the applications he reviews in this technology space.

The interview lift of 4.5% indicates a slight increase in the probability of allowance following a formal interview. While this 4.5% lift is positive, the high baseline allowance rate suggests that many applications are successful through written prosecution alone. The median days to allowance is 953, which offers a clear benchmark for the expected duration of the examination process. This 953-day timeline is an important metric for practitioners to use when setting expectations for clients in Art Unit 2872. With 809 resolved cases and an 81.5% allowance rate, the examiner demonstrates a consistent approach to patent examination. These figures provide a favorable outlook for applicants seeking a grant within a 953-day median period.