Examiner: PALMER, LUCAS E A

Analysis

Lucas E. A. Palmer serves in Art Unit 3721 within Tech Center 3700. The examiner has a substantial record of 530 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 80.2 percent. This high rate suggests a very favorable environment for patent applicants, as four out of five cases reach allowance. The median days to allowance is 975, which offers a clear expectation for the timeline of the examination process. These metrics are based on a large volume of 530 cases, providing a high level of statistical confidence for practitioners in this art unit.

The interview lift is 16.7 percent, which further enhances the already high 80.2 percent allowance rate. This indicates that even in a favorable environment, direct communication with the examiner can be a valuable strategy for resolving any remaining issues. The 975-day median pendency is a useful benchmark for managing client expectations. Overall, the data from 530 resolved cases shows that this examiner is both efficient and generally inclined toward granting patents, with interviews providing a significant additional boost to the probability of success.