Examiner: HEWITT, JAMES M

Analysis

James M. Hewitt is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3679. The examiner has 882 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 69.6%. This rate suggests a favorable environment, with many cases reaching issuance. The median days to allowance is 1181, which provides a benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution cycle from filing to grant.

A significant data point is the interview lift of 45.3%. This 45.3% lift indicates that conducting an interview is highly effective and substantially increases the probability of allowance. Given the 69.6% allowance rate, an interview can be a powerful tool for resolving rejections. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication to leverage this 45.3% boost and potentially expedite the 1181-day timeline.

In Art Unit 3679, the 882 resolved cases provide a robust foundation for these metrics. The combination of a 69.6% allowance rate and a 45.3% interview lift suggests that the examiner is very responsive to verbal arguments. Attorneys should use the 1181-day timeline for planning while actively seeking interviews to maximize the probability of a successful outcome for their clients.