Examiner: KUSUMAKAR, KAREN M

Analysis

Karen M. Kusumakar is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, specifically assigned to Art Unit 2829. She has a high volume of 979 resolved cases, which makes her performance metrics very reliable. The allowance rate is 87.2 percent. This is an exceptionally high rate, suggesting a very favorable environment for applicants. Practitioners can expect a high likelihood of success when their cases are assigned to this examiner, as 87.2 percent of resolved cases result in a grant.

The interview lift is 9.8 percent, which shows a modest but positive benefit from direct communication. The median time to allowance is 723 days. This is a very efficient timeline, indicating that cases move through the system much faster than the office average. The combination of an 87.2 percent allowance rate and 723 days of median pendency makes this one of the most efficient prosecution paths available. Practitioners should focus on maintaining clear and high-quality filings to take advantage of this fast and favorable environment. The 9.8 percent lift suggests that while interviews are helpful, the examiner is already inclined toward granting patents when the requirements are met.