Examiner: FIGG, TRAVIS M

Analysis

Travis M Figg serves in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1633, with 422 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 61.6 percent. This rate indicates a moderate level of success for applicants seeking patent protection in this art unit. The 61.6 percent allowance rate provides a benchmark for the likelihood of achieving a grant during the examination process.

The interview lift is 17.2 percent. This figure suggests that interviews are a useful tool for advancing prosecution, providing a notable increase in the probability of allowance. With 422 resolved cases, the data supports the idea that verbal communication can help resolve technical disagreements. Practitioners should utilize the 17.2 percent lift to clarify complex issues that may be difficult to address in writing.

The median days to allowance is 1117. This timeframe suggests that the examination process is thorough and takes over 1117 days on average. Practitioners should plan for an engagement that spans this duration, keeping in mind the 61.6 percent allowance rate and the potential benefits of the 17.2 percent interview lift. The 1117-day median reflects the duration required to navigate the complexities of this art unit.