Examiner: PLAKKOOTTAM, DOMINICK L

Analysis

Dominick L. Plakkoottam is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2118, with a record of 691 resolved cases. He maintains an allowance rate of 74.4 percent, which points to a generally receptive stance toward patentability. This rate suggests that a majority of the applications he resolves result in a grant, providing a positive outlook for practitioners working within this art unit.

The median days to allowance for these cases is 1036, offering a clear benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution cycle. This timeline indicates that the process requires a steady commitment to reach a final allowance. Understanding this 1036-day median helps in managing client expectations regarding the timing of patent issuance for the 691 resolved cases.

Direct communication appears to be a highly effective tool, as shown by an interview lift of 14.9 percent. This increase in allowance probability following an interview suggests that verbal advocacy is a key driver of success. Given the 74.4 percent allowance rate, the 14.9 percent lift provides a significant tactical advantage for overcoming rejections and reaching a favorable conclusion in Tech Center 3700.