Examiner: CHEN, NING

Analysis

Examiner Ning Chen has a limited history in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 1723, with 1 resolved case recorded. This single case did not result in a grant, leading to an allowance rate of 0.0%. The time taken to reach this resolution was 1246 days. While this rate appears challenging, it is important to note that it is based on just 1 case and may not reflect the examiner's overall approach. The 1246-day pendency is the only available data point for timing in Art Unit 1723.

The interview lift is also recorded as 0.0%, as no interview was utilized in the 1 resolved case. This makes it impossible to determine if direct communication would have altered the outcome or the 1246-day timeline. Practitioners should be aware that the allowance rate is a preliminary figure that will likely change as more cases are processed in Tech Center 4100. The 1 case of experience provides a very narrow window into the examiner's standards. Without further data, the interview lift remains an untested variable for prosecution strategy.

In Art Unit 1723, the allowance rate and 1246-day median are the only benchmarks available for applicants. These figures should be viewed as a starting point rather than a definitive profile. As the examiner resolves more than 1 case, the lift and the 1246-day pendency will become more reliable indicators of performance in Tech Center 4100. For now, applicants should prepare for a potentially long process based on the 1246-day initial result.