Examiner: BROWN JR, HOWARD D

Analysis

Howard D Brown Jr is an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2422. He has managed 675 resolved cases, providing a strong statistical basis for understanding his prosecution patterns. His allowance rate is 87.9%, which is quite high and indicates a very favorable environment for applicants. This 87.9% figure suggests that the examiner frequently finds allowable subject matter in the applications he reviews.

The interview lift for Brown is 6.9%, indicating a modest but positive impact from conducting a formal interview. While the 6.9% lift is beneficial, the high baseline allowance rate suggests that many cases reach allowance through written prosecution alone. The median days to allowance is 771, which provides a clear expectation for the speed of the examination process. This 771-day timeline is relatively efficient, making it a key metric for practitioners to share with clients in Art Unit 2422. With 675 resolved cases and an 87.9% allowance rate, the examiner demonstrates a consistent and productive approach to patent examination. These figures, combined with the 771-day median pendency, offer a positive outlook for applicants.