Examiner: HAMMOND, ELLEN CHRISTINA

Analysis

Ellen Christina Hammond is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, assigned to Art Unit 3733. With 1046 resolved cases, the examiner has an extensive track record that provides a high degree of predictability for practitioners. The allowance rate is 78.1 percent, which is quite favorable and suggests a strong probability of success for applicants. This 78.1 percent rate indicates that a majority of the applications in this docket reach a successful resolution.

The median days to allowance is 1099, showing that the prosecution process typically moves at a steady pace. This 1099-day timeline is a useful benchmark for practitioners in Art Unit 3733. The interview lift percentage is 11.5, which shows that interviews provide a measurable benefit in increasing the chances of an allowance. While the 78.1 percent allowance rate is already strong, the 11.5 percent lift suggests that direct communication can help resolve any remaining issues and further streamline the process. For those operating in Tech Center 3700, the combination of a 78.1 percent allowance rate and a 1099-day median pendency offers a clear and positive outlook for patent prosecution.