Examiner: MEHTA, ASHWIN D

Analysis

Ashwin D Mehta manages cases in Art Unit 1638 within Tech Center 1600. With 113 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 73.5%. This rate indicates a generally positive outlook for applicants. The median days to allowance is 1042, which serves as the primary timing metric for this profile. This 1042-day period is the typical length of time for an application to reach allowance under this examiner's supervision.

The interview lift for this examiner is 3.2%. This low percentage suggests that interviews have a minimal impact on the final outcome compared to the baseline allowance rate of 73.5%. Practitioners should focus on the quality of written submissions to navigate the 113 resolved cases effectively. The 3.2% lift indicates that verbal negotiation is less critical for this examiner than for others in the same tech center. Success here is largely driven by the strength of the written record rather than supplemental oral advocacy.