Examiner: JOHNSTONE, ADRIENNE C

Analysis

Adrienne C. Johnstone works in Art Unit 1747 within Tech Center 1700. With 456 resolved cases, she has an allowance rate of 63.2 percent. This suggests a generally positive environment for applicants, with a majority of cases reaching allowance. The examiner's experience with 456 cases indicates a well-established and predictable approach to the examination process, providing a reliable basis for applicant strategy.

The interview lift is 35.3 percent. This is a significant positive lift, indicating that interviews are a very effective tool for increasing the 63.2 percent baseline allowance rate. Direct communication is highly recommended to resolve technical issues and clarify claim language. Practitioners should use the 35.3 percent lift to their advantage to secure a grant more reliably and address the examiner's specific concerns.

The median days to allowance is 1402. This is a long pendency, requiring a sustained effort from applicants. Practitioners should use interviews to improve the 63.2 percent odds of success and manage the 1402 day timeline. This proactive strategy can help resolve technical issues more efficiently than relying solely on written responses and may lead to a more favorable outcome for the application.