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Listed by the USPTO as GOTTSCHALK, DARCEY E
Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2919 2938
This examiner grants 90% of resolved cases
Darcey E. Gottschalk is an examiner in Tech Center 2900, Art Unit 2919. With 936 resolved cases, she is a high-volume examiner with a very high allowance rate of 89.6 percent. This suggests that the vast majority of applications in her docket are successfully patented, making Art Unit 2919 a favorable environment for applicants.
The interview lift is 3.6 percent, which is relatively modest. Given that the baseline allowance rate is already 89.6 percent, there is limited room for an interview to further increase the probability of success. However, the positive lift still indicates that direct communication can be helpful for resolving minor issues or clarifying claim language.
The median time to allowance is 648 days, which is notably efficient. This quick turnaround, combined with the 89.6 percent allowance rate, indicates that Gottschalk processes applications rapidly and with a high degree of success for the applicant. For those practicing in Tech Center 2900, these 936 resolved cases suggest a streamlined and predictable prosecution path.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35526881 | Bottle cap | Non-Final OA | Jiabao Wang |
| 35524873 | Cap for toothpaste tube | Non-Final OA | Haleon UK IP Limited |
| 35524862 | Cap for toothpaste tube | Non-Final OA | Haleon UK IP Limited |
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Build Your Strategy89.6% of resolved applications examined by Darcey E Gottschalk were allowed (936 resolved cases), compared with 93.6% across Art Unit 2919 over the last five years.
This examiner's interview lift is +3.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.
Applications allowed by Darcey E Gottschalk took 648 days on average from filing to allowance.
Darcey E Gottschalk examines applications in Art Unit 2919 in Tech Center 2900.