Examiner: HAMPTON, TARELL A

Analysis

Tarell A. Hampton is an examiner in Tech Center 4100, assigned to Art Unit 2419. With 755 resolved cases, the examiner has an extensive track record that provides a high degree of predictability for practitioners. The allowance rate is 86.1 percent, which is quite high and suggests a very favorable environment for securing a patent grant. This 86.1 percent rate indicates that the vast majority of applications in this docket reach a successful resolution.

The median days to allowance is 1046, showing that the prosecution process typically moves at a steady pace. This 1046-day timeline is a useful benchmark for practitioners in Art Unit 2419. The interview lift percentage is 10.2, which shows that interviews provide a measurable benefit in increasing the chances of an allowance. While the 86.1 percent allowance rate is already strong, the 10.2 percent lift suggests that direct communication can help resolve any remaining issues and further streamline the process. For those operating in Tech Center 4100, the combination of an 86.1 percent allowance rate and a 1046-day median pendency offers a clear and positive outlook for patent prosecution.