Examiner: EL-CHANTI, KARMA AHMAD

Analysis

Karma Ahmad El-Chanti has handled 91 resolved cases in Art Unit 3627 within Tech Center 3600. The allowance rate stands at 37.4 percent, indicating a selective approach to granting patent claims. This 37.4 percent rate suggests that practitioners must be highly prepared to address the examiner's concerns to secure an allowance.

The interview lift is 28.9 percent, providing a clear indication that verbal discussion can positively influence the outcome of an application. With an allowance rate of 37.4 percent, the 28.9 percent lift provided by an interview is a substantial factor in prosecution strategy. This suggests that the examiner is open to clarifying technical points and that direct communication is a highly effective way to bridge the gap between rejection and allowance.

The median days to allowance is 956. This timeline is relatively efficient compared to other examiners with similar allowance rates. The 956-day benchmark provides a useful reference point for practitioners when discussing the expected duration of the prosecution process in Art Unit 3627.