Examiner: MCALLISTER, MICHAEL F

Analysis

Michael F Mcallister is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2847. He has 618 resolved cases and maintains an allowance rate of 85.9 percent. This high rate indicates a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection. The median days to allowance is 647, which is relatively efficient and suggests a faster path to issuance compared to many other art units.

The interview lift is 6.3 percent. While the baseline allowance rate is already high at 85.9 percent, an interview provides a modest increase in the chances of securing a patent grant. Practitioners should note that the 647 days to allowance reflects a streamlined process. The 6.3 percent lift suggests that while the examiner is generally likely to allow cases, an interview can still be a helpful tactic to resolve any remaining minor issues or to ensure the application stays on its efficient track.