Listed by the USPTO as FISHER, MELISSA L
Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1600 1611 1658
This examiner grants 44% of resolved cases
Melissa L. Fisher operates in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1600, where she has resolved 464 cases. Her allowance rate is 44.2 percent. However, the interview lift is 41.8 percent, suggesting that interviews are a critical strategy for applicants. This interview lift of 41.8 percent indicates that direct dialogue with the examiner is one of the most effective ways to overcome rejections and move an application toward allowance in this docket.
The median time to allowance is 1298 days. This duration reflects the thorough examination process typical of the life sciences and medical research fields. The top company listed is West China Hospital Sichuan University. Legal representation is frequently provided by NOVICK, KIM & LEE, PLLC, dba NKL Law. These entities represent significant interests in academic and clinical research, where navigating the complexities of patentable subject matter is a key part of the prosecution process.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18338477 | Paclitaxel Prodrug, Preparation Method and Application Thereof | Final Rejection | WEST CHINA HOSPITAL, SICHUAN UNIVERSITY |
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Build Your Strategy44.2% of resolved applications examined by Melissa L Fisher were allowed (464 resolved cases), compared with 37.3% across Art Unit 1600 over the last five years.
This examiner's interview lift is +41.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.
Applications allowed by Melissa L Fisher took 1,298 days on average from filing to allowance.
Melissa L Fisher examines applications in Art Unit 1600 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).
