Examiner: PATTERSON, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER

Analysis

Michael Christopher Patterson is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3754. He has handled 35 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 48.6%. This indicates that 48.6% of the applications he has resolved resulted in a patent grant. The median days to allowance for these cases is 933. A significant feature of his profile is the interview lift of 39.3%.

This high lift suggests that conducting an interview is a very effective strategy for increasing the probability of an allowance. Practitioners should strongly consider requesting an interview to address any rejections. While the case count of 35 is relatively small, these figures provide a clear indication of his examination style. The 39.3% lift suggests a substantial benefit to direct communication. The 933 days to allowance is a key factor for applicants to consider when planning their prosecution timeline. In Art Unit 3754, this examiner's 48.6% allowance rate represents a moderate level of success.