Examiner: KHANAL, SANDARVA

Analysis

Sandarva Khanal, an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2453, has resolved 199 cases. The allowance rate is 67.8 percent, and the median days to allowance is 1083. These metrics suggest a moderate probability of success within a standard timeframe for the technology center, with about two-thirds of cases resulting in an allowance.

The interview lift is 14.3 percent, showing that interviews are a beneficial part of the prosecution strategy. This positive lift indicates that Khanal is receptive to the interview process and that verbal engagement can help overcome rejections. Practitioners should consider scheduling an interview if they encounter difficulties in written prosecution, as it significantly improves the chances of allowance over the 67.8 percent baseline.

For applicants, the 1083 median days to allowance provides a clear expectation for pendency. The 14.3 percent interview lift is a valuable tool for practitioners to use when facing rejections. Strategy should involve early identification of issues that can be resolved through direct dialogue, leveraging the examiner's receptiveness to improve the overall probability of a grant.