Examiner: MILLS, CHRISTINE M

Analysis

Christine M. Mills serves in Art Unit 3675 within Tech Center 3600. She has handled 388 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 61.9 percent. This baseline provides a solid foundation for applicants seeking patent protection in her docket.

The data shows a very high interview lift of 52.3 percent. This 52.3 percent lift suggests that conducting an interview is an exceptionally effective strategy for moving toward an allowance compared to the 61.9 percent baseline. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication to resolve outstanding rejections.

The median days to allowance is 1124. This timeframe, calculated from her 388 resolved cases, indicates the typical pendency for applications that reach a grant. The 1124 day metric is a vital reference for managing prosecution timelines in Tech Center 3600.