Examiner: GODDARD, TAMMY

Analysis

Tammy Goddard in Art Unit 2611 of Tech Center 2600 has resolved 146 cases with an allowance rate of 33.6%. This is a relatively low rate, suggesting a difficult examination process where two-thirds of applications are abandoned. Furthermore, the median days to allowance is 1692, which is one of the longer timelines in the office. Practitioners should prepare for a very long engagement when working with the 33.6% baseline.

The interview lift is 18.4%, indicating that interviews are an effective way to improve the odds of success. While an 18.4% lift is helpful, the 1692-day timeline remains a significant hurdle for applicants seeking a timely grant. Practitioners should be prepared for multiple rounds of office actions and use interviews to address the examiner's concerns as early as possible. The 146 resolved cases show a consistent pattern of rigorous scrutiny that requires a persistent and well-documented prosecution strategy to overcome.