Examiner: CHIU, TAK LIANG

Analysis

Tak Liang Chiu examines applications in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1771. The examiner has 43 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 48.8%. This rate suggests a competitive prosecution environment where slightly less than half of the applications result in a patent grant. The median days to allowance is 1285, which informs applicants about the expected duration of the process when pursuing a successful outcome in this specific art unit.

The interview lift of 20.7% is a significant metric for practitioners to consider. This lift indicates that the probability of allowance increases by 20.7% when an interview is conducted. For cases that might otherwise struggle under the 48.8% baseline, an interview provides a meaningful opportunity to address examiner concerns and advance the application. This suggests that the examiner is receptive to direct verbal communication.

Based on the 43 resolved cases, the data highlights a clear benefit to direct engagement. The 1285 median days to allowance reflects the time investment required, while the 20.7% interview lift offers a tactical advantage. Practitioners working in Tech Center 1700 should weigh the 48.8% allowance rate against the potential gains from interviewing to optimize their prosecution strategy.