Examiner: KINGDON, CATHY

Analysis

Cathy Kingdon is a patent examiner in Tech Center 1600, specifically working within Art Unit 1638. This examiner has overseen 1216 resolved cases, which provides a substantial statistical foundation for analyzing their historical prosecution patterns. These 1216 resolved cases encompass all applications that have reached a final decision under their review in Art Unit 1638 and Tech Center 1600.

The data reveals an allowance rate of 80.3 percent, which reflects the proportion of applications that are successfully granted. The median days to allowance for these cases is 943. This duration of 943 days represents the typical timeline for reaching a favorable outcome. The 80.3 percent allowance rate serves as a primary benchmark for applicants when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift for this examiner is 2.5 percent. This 2.5 percent lift indicates that conducting an interview is associated with a slight increase in the probability of allowance compared to the baseline rate of 80.3 percent. Given the median days to allowance of 943, the 2.5 percent interview lift suggests that while the baseline is strong, direct communication with the examiner remains a useful tool for ensuring a successful grant.