Examiner: CHEN, GEORGE YUNG CHIEH

Analysis

George Yung Chieh Chen, an examiner in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 1741, has 457 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 49.2%, which is about average for this unit. The median days to allowance is 1525, indicating a long path to success. This 1525-day timeline requires significant persistence from applicants. The 49.2% rate suggests that about half of the applications reach allowance in Art Unit 1741.

The interview lift is 35.6%. This suggests that interviews are a productive way to increase the 49.2% allowance rate. In Tech Center 4100, the 1525-day median pendency is a significant factor for practitioners to manage. The 457 resolved cases provide a solid data set for these conclusions. The 35.6% lift indicates that direct communication is a valuable tactic for overcoming rejections.

Applicants should consider the 35.6% interview lift as a way to overcome the 49.2% baseline. The 1525-day median to allowance requires a long-term commitment. Overall, the 457 cases show that direct communication is beneficial for navigating Art Unit 1741. Practitioners should use these figures to set realistic expectations for the 1525-day duration.