Examiner: KAPLAN, HAL IRA

Analysis

Examiner HAL IRA KAPLAN works in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2836. The examiner has 895 resolved cases, providing a broad data set for analyzing prosecution behavior. This 895 case count ensures that the performance metrics are representative of a wide variety of application types and complexities.

The allowance rate is 85.9 percent. This 85.9 percent rate reflects a strong tendency toward granting patents in Art Unit 2836. The interview lift is 9.4 percent, which indicates that conducting an interview provides a measurable benefit compared to the 85.9 percent overall allowance rate. This 9.4 percent lift is a key consideration for practitioners seeking to optimize their strategy in Tech Center 2800.

The median days to allowance is 974. This 974 day duration is the typical time required to reach a notice of allowance under this examiner. The 85.9 percent allowance rate and the 974 day median suggest a predictable and relatively fast-moving prosecution environment. The data supports a strategy that includes interviews to leverage the 9.4 percent lift.