Examiner: BURGESS, GLENTON B

Analysis

Glenton B. Burgess is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2400. He has 65 resolved cases, with an allowance rate pct of 26.2. This indicates that a minority of the applications he reviews result in a patent grant. The median days to allowance for these successful cases is 1262, which reflects a long timeframe for the prosecution process in his unit from filing to grant.

The interview lift pct of 9.9 suggests that interviews provide a benefit to the probability of allowance. This figure indicates that direct engagement with the examiner can help resolve outstanding issues and lead to a grant. In Art Unit 2400, the 9.9 interview lift pct is a factor for practitioners to consider when planning their strategy for the 65 resolved cases. This lift is a useful indicator.

The 26.2 allowance rate pct and the 1262 median days to allowance define a challenging environment for applicants. The 9.9 interview lift pct provides a tool for improving outcomes. Practitioners should use the 65 resolved cases as a guide, utilizing interviews to navigate Tech Center 3700 and move toward a successful allowance. The 1262 median days to allowance is the primary timing guide.