Examiner: MELTON, TODD M

Analysis

Todd M. Melton is a patent examiner in Tech Center 3600, working within Art Unit 3667. The examiner has 606 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 84.3 percent. This 84.3 percent rate reflects the proportion of applications that reach a grant. For the 606 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 3600.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 816. This 816-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 606 resolved cases suggests that this duration is a consistent aspect of the examiner's workflow in Art Unit 3667. This median provides a specific metric for evaluating the expected length of prosecution.

The data shows an interview lift of 17.8 percent. This 17.8 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.