Examiner: GAN, CHUEN-MEEI

Analysis

Chuen-Meei Gan serves in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 1687. Gan has overseen 366 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate of 81.7 percent. This 81.7 percent allowance rate indicates a high frequency of patent grants for applications reaching a final decision. With 366 resolved cases, the data offers a robust view of his examination outcomes.

The interview lift for Gan is 41.4 percent. This 41.4 percent lift shows a significant improvement in allowance outcomes when an interview is conducted compared to cases without an interview. Practitioners should consider an interview as a key strategy, as the 41.4 percent lift suggests it is highly effective for overcoming rejections. This data point highlights the value of direct engagement in Art Unit 1687, even with a high baseline allowance rate of 81.7 percent.

The median time to allowance is 1153 days. This 1153 day duration represents the typical timeframe from filing to issuance for successful applications. Applicants can use this 1153 day median to set realistic expectations for their prosecution timeline. The combination of an 81.7 percent allowance rate and this median pendency defines the current environment for this examiner.