Examiner: MORGAN, DERRICK R

Analysis

Derrick R. Morgan is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3641, with 618 resolved cases. He has a high allowance rate of 72.7 percent. This 72.7 percent rate suggests a very favorable environment for applicants, with a high probability of securing a patent. The 618 cases provide a robust data set for understanding his examination patterns.

The interview lift for this examiner is 27.2 percent. This 27.2 percent lift indicates that interviews are an effective tool for further increasing the already high 72.7 percent allowance rate. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication, as the data shows a significant benefit to verbal dialogue. The examiner appears to be very receptive to the clarifications and arguments presented during these sessions.

The median days to allowance is 672. This 672-day timeline is exceptionally efficient, allowing for a very quick path to patent issuance. Applicants can expect a resolution in this timeframe. The combination of a 72.7 percent allowance rate and a 672-day median pendency makes this examiner's docket one of the most productive and successful for practitioners in Tech Center 3600.