Examiner: MORAN, KATHERINE M

Analysis

Katherine M. Moran examines applications in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3732, with a large volume of 1126 resolved cases. Her allowance rate is 54.2 percent. This 54.2 percent rate suggests a balanced approach to examination, where roughly half of the applications reach a grant. The 1126 cases provide a very stable statistical basis for this profile.

The interview lift for this examiner is 24.2 percent. This 24.2 percent lift indicates that interviews are a highly effective strategy for advancing applications. Practitioners should consider early interviews to resolve issues, as the data shows a significant increase in the 54.2 percent allowance rate when direct communication occurs. The examiner appears to be responsive to the clarifications provided during these sessions.

The median days to allowance is 1025. This 1025-day timeline is standard for Tech Center 3700, providing a predictable duration for the prosecution process. Applicants should budget for approximately 1025 days from filing to a potential grant. Given the 54.2 percent allowance rate and the 24.2 percent interview lift, a strategy that includes verbal advocacy is likely to be the most successful path forward.