Examiner: PALMER, ALEX ROBERT

Analysis

Alex Robert Palmer is an examiner in Art Unit 3615 within Tech Center 3600. The examiner has resolved 50 cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 62.0 percent. This rate suggests a moderate level of difficulty for applicants, with a majority of cases successfully reaching allowance. The median days to allowance is 1105, which provides a specific timeframe for the prosecution process. These figures, based on 50 resolved cases, offer a baseline for practitioners to use when setting expectations for their applications in this art unit. The 50 cases provide a statistically relevant sample for these observations.

The interview lift for this examiner is 20.0 percent. This is a significant increase, indicating that interviews are a highly effective method for improving the odds of a grant beyond the 62.0 percent baseline. The 20.0 percent lift suggests that the examiner is open to discussion and that such interactions often lead to the resolution of outstanding issues. For those concerned about the 1105-day median pendency, an interview may provide a more direct path to allowance. This data from 50 cases highlights the value of proactive communication in Art Unit 3615 and provides a clear strategy for practitioners seeking to optimize their prosecution outcomes.