Examiner: GOODWIN, DAVID J

Analysis

David J Goodwin is an examiner in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 2817. He has managed 820 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 67.3 percent. The data includes an interview lift of 16.4 percent, representing the increase in allowance probability associated with examiner interviews. This 16.4 percent lift is a notable gain when compared to the 67.3 percent baseline allowance rate. Practitioners should consider scheduling interviews to clarify technical points and potentially improve the likelihood of a grant.

The median days to allowance for the 820 resolved cases is 1178. This figure establishes the expected timeframe for reaching a successful conclusion in Art Unit 2817. The 67.3 percent allowance rate suggests a moderate level of success for applicants seeking patent protection. Practitioners can use the 1178 days to allowance to plan their prosecution budgets and manage client expectations. The 16.4 percent interview lift indicates that direct engagement remains a productive tactic in Tech Center 4100.

In Art Unit 2817, the resolved cases provide a stable statistical foundation for these observations. The 1178 days to allowance is the median duration for successful outcomes. Understanding the relationship between the allowance rate and the interview lift helps in developing a realistic strategy. These figures offer a data-grounded view of the examination process. Practitioners can rely on these numbers to guide their interactions with the examiner and optimize their prosecution approach.