Examiner: JERABEK, KELLY L

Analysis

Kelly L Jerabek is an experienced examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2622, having overseen 1021 resolved cases. The 85.3% allowance rate suggests that the vast majority of applications eventually reach allowance. This data point indicates a receptive environment for patent applicants working within this specific technical domain. The 1021 resolved cases represent a large sample size, making the 85.3% rate a reliable metric for this examiner.

Despite the high success rate, the median days to allowance of 1576 indicates the typical prosecution timeline. Practitioners should be prepared for this duration even if the ultimate outcome is likely to be positive. The interview lift of 11.3% shows that while interviews are helpful, they provide a smaller relative benefit compared to the baseline allowance rate. The primary challenge here is the 1576-day duration rather than the probability of allowance. Managing client expectations regarding the timeline is crucial for long-term planning.