Examiner: KNIGHT, DEREK DOUGLAS

Analysis

Derek Douglas Knight is a patent examiner working in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3618. This examiner has reached a final disposition in 771 resolved cases, which establishes the statistical foundation for their current prosecution metrics. These 771 resolved cases provide insight into the examiner's approach to patent applications within Art Unit 3618 and Tech Center 3600.

The data shows an allowance rate of 85.1 percent, reflecting the proportion of applications that are successfully granted. The median days to allowance for these cases is 859. This duration of 859 days represents the typical timeline for reaching a favorable outcome under this examiner's review. The 85.1 percent allowance rate suggests a high likelihood of success for applications that meet the necessary requirements.

The interview lift for this examiner is 3.0 percent. This 3.0 percent lift indicates that engaging in a direct dialogue with the examiner is associated with a slight increase in the probability of allowance compared to the baseline rate of 85.1 percent. Given the median days to allowance of 859, the 3.0 percent interview lift offers a strategic opportunity for practitioners to potentially improve their results through active communication.