Examiner: MCCONNELL, AARON R

Analysis

Aaron R. McConnell is assigned to Tech Center 3700 and operates within Art Unit 1711. With 202 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 44.6%. This figure suggests a balanced prosecution environment where a significant portion of applications reach issuance. Practitioners can expect a standard level of scrutiny, though the 44.6% rate implies that success requires a diligent response to office actions and a clear presentation of the invention's merits.

A standout metric for this examiner is the interview lift of 53.6%. This suggests that holding an interview significantly increases the likelihood of an application being allowed compared to cases where no interview occurs. This 53.6% lift is a critical data point for developing a prosecution strategy in Art Unit 1711. Additionally, the median days to allowance is 1167. This timeframe indicates a relatively efficient path to issuance for successful applications. Given the 1167-day median and the 53.6% interview lift, early and frequent communication with the examiner appears to be an effective way to improve the 44.6% baseline allowance rate across the 202 resolved cases.