Examiner: RODRIGUEZ, VICENTE M

Analysis

Vicente M. Rodriguez, in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 3642, has 505 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 77.2 percent, and the median days to allowance is 1082. These figures suggest a probability of success for applicants, though the prosecution timeline is nearly three years. This duration is a factor for practitioners to consider when planning their IP strategy in this art unit and managing client expectations.

The interview lift is 15.8 percent, indicating that an interview is a strategy to enhance the 77.2 percent base rate. For the 505 resolved cases, the data suggests that an interview can help navigate the 1082-day median pendency and resolve technical issues more effectively. In Tech Center 4100, the examiner's openness to verbal discussion is a positive sign for applicants. By utilizing interviews, practitioners can build on the 77.2 percent allowance rate to secure a grant. The data reflects a pattern where direct engagement helps to bridge the gap between initial rejections and a final allowance in Art Unit 3642.