Examiner: HESCHEL, SUSAN MARIE

Analysis

Susan Marie Heschel operates in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3637. The examiner has 152 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 77.0%. This high allowance rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants, with many cases reaching issuance. The median days to allowance is 725, which indicates a relatively efficient prosecution process compared to other dockets.

The interview lift for this examiner is 17.8%. This 17.8% lift shows that conducting an interview provides a meaningful increase in the probability of allowance, even with an already high 77.0% rate. Practitioners should use interviews to clarify technical issues and potentially expedite the 725-day timeline. The 152 resolved cases provide a solid statistical basis for these metrics in Art Unit 3637.

Attorneys should view the 77.0% allowance rate and 725-day median pendency as key advantages. The 17.8% interview lift is a useful tool for overcoming rejections. With 152 cases resolved, these figures are reliable indicators of examiner behavior, suggesting that a proactive approach involving interviews can further enhance the already high likelihood of a successful grant.