Examiner: NGUYEN, THERESA

Analysis

Theresa Nguyen examines applications in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2418. She has a total of 5 resolved cases, which provides an initial basis for analyzing her prosecution style. The allowance rate for these cases is 60.0%, indicating that three out of the five applications reached a patent grant. This 60.0% rate suggests a balanced examination environment where success is achievable through diligent prosecution and clear communication of the invention's merits in Art Unit 2418.

The median days to allowance is 1014, which offers a benchmark for the expected duration of the patent acquisition process. This 1014-day median indicates that reaching a successful outcome typically takes nearly three years. Practitioners can use this 1014-day figure to plan their prosecution strategy and manage client expectations regarding the timeline for securing patent rights. The 60.0% allowance rate makes this time investment a reasonable pursuit for most applicants in Tech Center 2400.

A notable data point is the interview lift of 100.0%. This exceptionally high figure suggests that interviews are an extremely effective tool for this examiner. The 100.0% lift indicates that every case involving an interview resulted in an allowance, whereas cases without interviews may have faced more difficulty. When compared to the 60.0% base allowance rate, the 100.0% lift highlights the critical importance of direct engagement. Requesting an interview appears to be a highly successful strategy for navigating the 1014-day median timeline and securing a grant.