Examiner: LIN, JERRY

Analysis

Jerry Lin is an examiner in Tech Center 1600, Art Unit 1631, with a record of 840 resolved cases. The examiner's allowance rate is 72.3 percent, suggesting the probability of success for applications in this technology area. This 72.3 percent rate indicates the frequency of grants across the 840 cases handled, showing a tendency toward allowing applications that meet the necessary requirements.

The interview lift for this examiner is 14.7 percent. This lift represents a positive impact on the 72.3 percent base allowance rate. The 14.7 percent increase suggests that while the examiner allows a majority of cases, an interview can provide an additional boost to resolve remaining issues in the 840 cases handled. Practitioners should consider the 14.7 percent lift when planning their response to office actions.

The median days to allowance is 1427 days. This timeline indicates the prosecution period for the applications that eventually reach allowance. Practitioners should note that while the 72.3 percent allowance rate is a primary metric, the 1427-day median suggests that the process involves several stages of review. The data from 840 resolved cases provides a level of confidence in these performance metrics for Art Unit 1631.