Examiner: DHRUV, DARSHAN I

Analysis

Examiner Darshan I. Dhruv operates within Art Unit 2498 of Tech Center 2400. With 461 resolved cases, the examiner maintains an allowance rate of 79.8%. A standout metric in this profile is the interview lift of 46.9%, which suggests that conducting an interview is a highly effective strategy for reaching an allowance. This lift indicates that practitioners who engage in direct dialogue with the examiner are significantly more likely to overcome rejections than those who rely solely on written responses. The 46.9% figure is one of the most impactful in the examiner's data set.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 973. This timeline provides a baseline for applicants to manage expectations regarding the duration of the prosecution process. Given the 79.8% allowance rate and the substantial interview lift, the data suggests a favorable environment for applicants who are willing to participate in examiner interviews. Practitioners should prioritize scheduling interviews early in the process to leverage the lift and potentially expedite the 973-day median path to allowance. The 461 resolved cases provide a statistically significant foundation for these observations in Art Unit 2498.