Examiner: FERRELL, CARTER W

Analysis

Carter W Ferrell serves in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2857, with 122 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 62.3 percent. This rate indicates a moderate to high likelihood of success for applicants in his art unit. The 62.3 percent allowance rate suggests that the examiner is receptive to well-supported patent applications in the electrical and semiconductor fields.

The interview lift is 45.8 percent. This is a very high lift, suggesting that interviews are an exceptionally effective strategy for securing an allowance. Given the 62.3 percent allowance rate, conducting an interview can significantly boost the chances of a positive outcome. For the 122 resolved cases, the 45.8 percent lift is a critical data point for practitioners to consider when planning their strategy.

The median days to allowance is 1134. This timeline reflects the typical duration for cases that reach a grant. With 122 resolved cases, the data highlights the importance of the 45.8 percent interview lift as a key strategic tool. The 1134-day median provides a realistic expectation for the time required to achieve a patent grant under this examiner.