Examiner: O BRIEN, JEFFREY D

Analysis

Jeffrey D. O Brien examines patent applications in Art Unit 2914 within Tech Center 3600. He has resolved 789 cases with an allowance rate of 50.6 percent. This rate suggests a balanced outcome for applicants. The median days to allowance is 999, which provides a clear expectation for the duration of prosecution in Tech Center 3600.

The interview lift is a significant 66.1 percent. This massive increase over the 50.6 percent baseline allowance rate indicates that interviews are an extremely effective tool for advancing applications. For the 789 cases resolved, the 999-day median pendency is a key factor to consider. Practitioners should prioritize interviews, as the 66.1 percent lift suggests they are a primary driver of success in Art Unit 2914. Navigating the 999-day timeline is much more likely to result in an allowance if verbal engagement is utilized.