Examiner: LUK, VANESSA TIBAY

Analysis

Vanessa Tibay Luk serves in Art Unit 1733 within Tech Center 1700. The examiner has 737 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 54.4 percent. This provides a baseline for success in this technology area, indicating that over half of the applications reach a grant. Practitioners can use the 54.4 percent figure to set realistic expectations for clients regarding the likelihood of a favorable outcome during prosecution.

The interview lift is 26.3 percent. This significant lift suggests that interviews are an effective tool for resolving issues and securing an allowance. Practitioners should consider the 26.3 percent lift as a strong reason to engage the examiner in verbal discussion, as it substantially improves the odds of a grant compared to written responses alone. Direct communication appears to be a key factor in overcoming rejections.

The median days to allowance is 1407. This timeline indicates that the prosecution process typically takes nearly four years. The 54.4 percent allowance rate and 1407-day median offer a baseline for planning and managing expectations. These metrics suggest that while the process is lengthy, utilizing the 26.3 percent interview lift can be a strategic way to navigate the multi-year timeline toward a successful grant.