Examiner: RIEKER, ROBERT B

Analysis

Robert B. Rieker serves in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2933, where he has 63 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 96.8 percent is exceptionally high, indicating a very receptive environment for patent applicants. This 96.8 percent rate suggests that almost all applications assigned to his docket result in a successful grant.

The median days to allowance for his cases is 859. This 859 day timeframe provides a benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution process. With 63 resolved cases, the data reflects the typical time required to reach a grant in Art Unit 2933, which practitioners should factor into their strategy.

The interview lift for this examiner is 3.7 percent. While the 3.7 percent lift is modest, it still offers a slight advantage in an already high-allowance environment. Given the 859 day median pendency, practitioners might use an interview to resolve minor issues and ensure the application stays on track toward the 96.8 percent allowance outcome.