Examiner: DAVID, MICHAEL D

Analysis

Michael D. David is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, working in Art Unit 3641. He has 458 resolved cases and a high allowance rate of 82.1%. This rate indicates that he is very likely to grant applications that reach a final disposition. The interview lift is 13.9%, suggesting that while interviews are helpful, the written record is often sufficient to secure an allowance.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 743. This is a very fast timeline, allowing for a grant in approximately two years. For practitioners, the 458 resolved cases provide a solid foundation for expectations. The 82.1% allowance rate and the 743-day median pendency make Art Unit 3641 an efficient venue for patent prosecution. The 13.9% interview lift confirms that the examiner is receptive to arguments, though the high baseline allowance rate is a prominent feature of his profile.