Examiner: HAYES, MARY A

Analysis

Mary A. Hayes demonstrates a high propensity for granting patents within Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2874. Her allowance rate of 82.0 percent across 717 resolved cases suggests a favorable environment for applicants. Furthermore, the efficiency of her process is reflected in a median days to allowance of 921, which is relatively prompt for the technical complexities often found in this center. The 921-day median pendency serves as a reliable timeline for those seeking a grant in Art Unit 2874.

The impact of interviews with this examiner is positive but more measured than others in her unit. She shows an interview lift of 9.6 percent. While the baseline allowance rate of 82.0 percent is already high, the lift indicates that personal engagement still offers a strategic advantage. With 717 resolved cases, these statistics offer a reliable foundation for prosecution strategy, suggesting that clear communication can further streamline an already productive path to allowance. The 9.6 percent lift provides a useful boost for applications that encounter initial resistance.