Examiner: KEUP, AIDAN JAMES

Analysis

Aidan James Keup is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2666 with 76 resolved cases. He maintains an allowance rate of 80.3 percent, indicating a high likelihood of grant for applications under his review. This baseline suggests that four out of five applications result in a patent, making this a favorable docket for applicants. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1125, establishing a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process.

The data highlights the effectiveness of personal engagement, as the interview lift is 16.4 percent. This substantial increase in the allowance rate following an interview suggests that Keup is receptive to verbal arguments and clarifications. Applicants may find that scheduling an interview is a productive step toward overcoming rejections and securing a patent, as it significantly improves the odds compared to the 80.3 percent baseline.

For practitioners, the combination of a high allowance rate and a strong interview lift points to a clear strategy. While the 1125 median days to allowance indicates a standard timeline, the 16.4 percent lift from interviews can be leveraged to resolve issues more effectively. Engaging with Keup directly is likely to yield positive results and may help streamline the path to a final allowance.