Examiner: MCDERMOTT, JEANNIE

Analysis

Jeannie McDermott is an examiner in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1776. She has 214 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 59.8%. This rate suggests a moderately favorable environment for applicants, with a majority of cases reaching issuance. The 59.8% allowance rate indicates that the examiner is generally open to finding allowable subject matter, provided the technical merits are clearly presented in Art Unit 1776.

The data shows an interview lift of 15.7%, which indicates that direct communication is a helpful tactic. An interview increases the probability of allowance, providing a useful way to resolve outstanding rejections. The median days to allowance is 1072, which is a relatively efficient timeframe for prosecution. This 1072-day median suggests a predictable path to issuance for successful applications. For practitioners, the 15.7% interview lift and the 59.8% allowance rate across 214 resolved cases provide a clear roadmap. Engaging the examiner directly can help navigate the 1072-day timeline more effectively and improve the chances of a positive outcome in Tech Center 1700.