Examiner: CHEEMA, ALI H

Analysis

Ali H. Cheema, an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2433, has 210 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 74.8%. This is a strong rate for applicants seeking patent protection in this technical area. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1077, which provides a clear expectation for the timeline of successful prosecution. Practitioners should plan for a 1077-day duration when working in Art Unit 2433.

The interview lift is a significant 53.8%. This high lift suggests that interviews are highly effective for this examiner. When compared to the 74.8% baseline allowance rate, the 53.8% lift indicates that direct communication is a powerful tool. Practitioners should consider an interview early in the process to capitalize on this 53.8% improvement in odds. The 210 resolved cases provide a reliable statistical basis for this recommendation.

With 210 resolved cases, the 1077-day median to allowance is a consistent metric. The 74.8% allowance rate combined with the 53.8% interview lift makes this examiner particularly responsive to applicant engagement. In Tech Center 2400, these figures suggest a proactive strategy is beneficial. Applicants should use the 53.8% lift to navigate the 1077-day timeline more successfully.