Examiner: ELLIS, CHRISTOPHER P

Analysis

Christopher P Ellis is assigned to Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3642, having overseen 765 resolved cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 82.2 percent. The median days to allowance for these cases is 943, offering a reliable timeframe for applicants seeking a patent in this art unit.

The interview lift is 0.5 percent, which shows that interviews have an impact of 0.5 percent on the 82.2 percent allowance rate. This suggests that the examiner's determinations are primarily based on written submissions. With 765 resolved cases, the data provides confidence in these performance metrics.

Practitioners should note that the standard prosecution path is likely as effective as one involving oral arguments. The 943-day median pendency is a central factor for applications. The 0.5 percent interview lift indicates that the grant rate is achieved through the standard examination process.