Examiner: MILLER, JOHN W

Analysis

John W. Miller is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2400, with 35 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 42.9%, indicating a challenging environment for securing a patent grant. The median days to allowance is 937, providing a benchmark for the duration of the prosecution process for cases that reach a successful conclusion.

The interview lift is 2.1%, which is relatively low and suggests that interviews have had a minimal impact on the likelihood of allowance so far. This figure, combined with the 42.9% allowance rate, indicates that success may depend more on written arguments and claim amendments in Art Unit 2400. However, with only 35 cases, this trend may evolve as more resolutions are recorded.

The 937-day median pendency is a key consideration for practitioners in Tech Center 2600. While the 42.9% allowance rate is low, the 2.1% interview lift suggests that verbal communication has not yet been a major factor in changing outcomes. Applicants should focus on high-quality initial filings to address potential rejections and monitor future data for shifts in examiner behavior.