Examiner: MONTALVO, EVA Y

Analysis

Eva Y Montalvo is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2800, with a history of 314 resolved cases. Her allowance rate stands at 77.4 percent, which points toward a grant for a majority of the applications she reviews. The median days to allowance is 1105, reflecting the typical duration applicants can expect when navigating the prosecution process. The 314 resolved cases provide a robust sample size for understanding these trends and the general pace of examination within Tech Center 2800.

Strategic use of interviews is supported by an interview lift of 12.2 percent. This figure suggests that verbal communication can move cases toward allowance more effectively than written correspondence alone. Practitioners should weigh the 12.2 percent lift against the 77.4 percent baseline allowance rate when determining their approach. The 1105 median days to allowance is a significant factor in calculating the total cost and time of prosecution. These metrics offer a clear picture of the landscape for those assigned to Art Unit 2800, allowing for more informed decision-making throughout the patent application lifecycle. The data reflects a consistent pattern of behavior over 314 resolved cases.