Examiner: FIGG, LAURA B

Analysis

Laura B Figg serves in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1747, with 356 resolved cases. Her allowance rate is 57.9 percent. This rate indicates a moderate level of success for applicants seeking patent protection in this art unit. The 57.9 percent allowance rate provides a benchmark for the likelihood of achieving a grant during the examination process.

The interview lift is 23.7 percent. This figure suggests that interviews are a useful tool for advancing prosecution, providing a notable increase in the probability of allowance. With 356 resolved cases, the data supports the idea that verbal communication can help resolve technical disagreements. Practitioners should utilize the 23.7 percent lift to clarify complex issues that may be difficult to address in writing.

The median days to allowance is 1255. This timeframe suggests that the examination process is thorough and takes over 1255 days on average. Practitioners should plan for an engagement that spans this duration, keeping in mind the 57.9 percent allowance rate and the potential benefits of the 23.7 percent interview lift. The 1255-day median reflects the duration required to navigate the complexities of this art unit.