Examiner: KHUU, IRENE C

Analysis

Irene C. Khuu, an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3664, has resolved 26 cases. The allowance rate is 42.3 percent, which is relatively low and indicates a challenging examination environment. The median days to allowance is 1129, indicating a standard timeline for the 42.3 percent of cases that successfully reach a grant.

However, the interview lift is a very high 68.5 percent. This suggests that interviews are an extremely effective tool for success with this examiner. While the 42.3 percent baseline allowance rate is low, the massive impact of interviews indicates that direct communication is the most effective way to resolve rejections and secure a patent grant, significantly improving the odds for applicants.

Strategy for this examiner must prioritize the interview process, given the 68.5 percent lift. The 1129 median days to allowance suggests a standard prosecution cycle, but the high effectiveness of interviews is the primary driver of positive outcomes. Practitioners should prepare thoroughly for verbal engagement, as it is essential for overcoming the low baseline allowance rate in Art Unit 3664.