Examiner: BROWN, KYLE MARTZ

Analysis

Kyle Martz Brown is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3794. His record includes 33 resolved cases, which provides a focused dataset for analyzing his examination approach. The allowance rate of 9.1% is notably low, suggesting a very challenging environment for applicants. This 9.1% figure indicates that the vast majority of applications in this docket do not reach allowance, requiring an exceptionally high standard of patentability and persistence.

The interview lift for Brown is 2.8%, indicating a minimal increase in the probability of allowance following a formal interview. This 2.8% lift suggests that verbal arguments have a limited impact on the examiner's decisions compared to the written record. Furthermore, the median days to allowance is 1347, reflecting a lengthy prosecution timeline for those few cases that do succeed. This 1347-day period is a critical factor for applicants to consider when evaluating the costs and benefits of pursuing a patent in Art Unit 3794. With 33 resolved cases and a 9.1% allowance rate, the data suggests that a successful outcome requires navigating a difficult and potentially 1347-day process with limited benefit from interviews.