Examiner: KHATRI, ANIL

Analysis

Anil Khatri is a highly experienced examiner in Tech Center 2100 and Art Unit 2117, with 1056 resolved cases. He maintains an exceptionally high allowance rate of 92.4 percent. Prosecution is also relatively fast, with a median days to allowance of 841, making this one of the most efficient dockets for patent applicants.

The interview lift is 28.9 percent, which is very high given the already high 92.4 percent baseline allowance rate. This suggests that interviews are extremely effective at resolving any remaining issues. Applicants can expect a very favorable environment, and the data suggests that an interview is a powerful tool for ensuring a quick and successful grant, even in the rare cases where rejections occur.

Strategy for this examiner should focus on maintaining the efficiency shown by the 841 median days to allowance. The 92.4 percent allowance rate indicates that most applications are on a fast track to success. The 28.9 percent interview lift is a potent option for practitioners to use, ensuring that any hurdles are quickly cleared and the application proceeds to allowance.