Examiner: MCLEAN, NEIL R

Analysis

Neil R. McLean is a patent examiner in Tech Center 2600, working within Art Unit 2625. The examiner has 708 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 79.9 percent. This 79.9 percent rate reflects the proportion of applications that reach a grant. For the 708 cases handled, this data provides a basis for understanding the probability of success during the examination process. The volume of resolved cases reflects the examiner's experience within Tech Center 2600.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1024. This 1024-day timeline represents the duration for an application to move from filing to a grant. Applicants should consider this period when planning their patent strategy and resource allocation. The volume of 708 resolved cases suggests that this duration is a consistent aspect of the examiner's workflow in Art Unit 2625. This median provides a specific metric for evaluating the expected length of prosecution.

The data shows an interview lift of 10.3 percent. This 10.3 percent lift represents the change in the likelihood of allowance when an interview is conducted. It suggests that direct communication is a method for addressing the probability of a grant. For practitioners, utilizing an interview is an option to navigate the prosecution process and achieve a positive outcome. Practitioners can use this lift to evaluate the potential benefits of direct engagement.