Examiner: FERREIRA, CATHERINE M

Analysis

Catherine M Ferreira is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3732, with 452 resolved cases. Her allowance rate is 39.4 percent. This relatively low rate indicates a challenging prosecution environment where a majority of applications do not reach allowance. Practitioners should be prepared for a rigorous examination process, as the 39.4 percent rate suggests a high threshold for patentability.

However, the interview lift is 33.3 percent. This is a significant statistic because it shows that interviews significantly improve the chances of success. Given the 39.4 percent allowance rate, conducting an interview appears to be a critical step for practitioners looking to improve their chances of success. For the 452 resolved cases, the 33.3 percent lift highlights the importance of direct dialogue with the examiner.

The median days to allowance is 1367. This timeline provides a benchmark for the duration of the prosecution process. With 452 resolved cases, the data highlights that while the allowance rate is low, the 33.3 percent interview lift offers a strong pathway to overcoming rejections. The 1367-day median should be factored into the overall prosecution strategy for this art unit.