Examiner: RICH, JOSEPHINE ELIZABETH

Analysis

Josephine Elizabeth Rich handles cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3661, with 29 resolved cases to date. Her allowance rate of 82.8 percent is quite high, signaling a receptive stance toward the applications she reviews. This 82.8 percent rate suggests that most well-drafted applications have a strong chance of reaching a grant.

The median days to allowance for her docket is 835. This 835 day timeframe provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process from start to finish. With 29 resolved cases, the examiner shows a consistent ability to move applications through the system within this window while maintaining high allowance levels.

Practitioners may also benefit from the interview lift of 11.1 percent. Although the 82.8 percent allowance rate is already favorable, the 11.1 percent lift indicates that direct discussion can further facilitate the resolution of any remaining concerns. In Art Unit 3661, utilizing this 11.1 percent advantage could be the key to ensuring a smooth path toward a patent grant within the 835 day median timeframe.