Examiner: PAN, PHOEBE X

Analysis

Phoebe X. Pan serves in Art Unit 2142 within Tech Center 2100. The examiner has 245 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 46.9 percent. This rate suggests a more challenging prosecution environment, as fewer than half of the applications result in a grant. The median days to allowance is 1595, which is a significant duration that practitioners should factor into their long-term strategies. These 245 cases offer a clear picture of the examiner's tendencies and the typical duration of prosecution in this art unit, which is among the longer timelines in the data set.

A critical data point for this examiner is the interview lift of 42.2 percent. This is an extremely high lift, especially when compared to the 46.9 percent baseline allowance rate. It suggests that interviews are an incredibly powerful tool for moving cases toward allowance in Art Unit 2142. For practitioners, this 42.2 percent lift indicates that an interview is almost essential for success. The 1595-day median pendency may be more effectively managed by using interviews to resolve complex issues early. The data from 245 cases highlights the importance of direct engagement with this examiner.