Examiner: HIBBERT, DANIEL JOHNATHAN

Analysis

Daniel Johnathan Hibbert is an examiner in Art Unit 2899, part of Tech Center 2800. He has resolved 30 cases, which offers an emerging profile of his examination tendencies. His allowance rate is 93.3 percent, which is extremely high. This suggests that he is very open to finding allowable subject matter, making him a favorable examiner for applicants. The 30 resolved cases provide an initial baseline for evaluating his prosecution style in Art Unit 2899.

The interview lift for this examiner is 15.4 percent. Even with an exceptionally high baseline allowance rate of 93.3 percent, the data shows that interviews still provide a meaningful advantage. This 15.4 percent lift indicates that direct communication is a valuable strategy for resolving any remaining issues and reaching a favorable conclusion. Practitioners should view interviews as a highly effective supplement to their written arguments in Tech Center 2800.

However, the median days to allowance is 1271. This timeline is a bit longer than average, indicating that prosecution in Art Unit 2899 can be a deliberate process. Applicants should be prepared for a pendency of 1271 days. Despite the 1271-day median, the 93.3 percent allowance rate and the 15.4 percent interview lift provide a clear and encouraging roadmap for successful patent prosecution. The 1271-day duration is a vital metric for managing expectations.