Examiner: GERTH, KATIE L

Analysis

Katie L. Gerth examines applications in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3723, with 300 resolved cases. She maintains an allowance rate of 75.7% and a median days to allowance of 966. These metrics suggest a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent grants. The 75.7% rate is the primary benchmark for success, while the 966-day figure defines the expected duration of the prosecution process.

The data shows an interview lift of 16.9%. When added to the 75.7% allowance rate, this 16.9% lift indicates that interviews are effective at closing the gap toward allowance. Practitioners can expect a relatively straightforward process based on the 300 resolved cases. The 966-day median pendency and the 16.9% lift should be factored into the overall strategy for Art Unit 3723. These figures provide a data-grounded basis for deciding when to engage in direct dialogue with the examiner.