Examiner: RODRIGUEZ VILLANU, SANDRA MILENA

Analysis

Sandra Milena Rodriguez Villanu is an examiner in Tech Center 2800, Art Unit 2689. She has 116 resolved cases with a high allowance rate of 87.9 percent. This rate indicates a very favorable environment for applicants, with the vast majority of applications reaching a resolution resulting in a patent grant. Practitioners should feel confident in the 87.9 percent allowance rate when navigating the examination process under this examiner.

The interview lift is 12.1 percent, which suggests that interviews provide a modest but measurable benefit in increasing the likelihood of allowance. While the base allowance rate is already high, the 12.1 percent lift indicates that direct communication can still help resolve any remaining issues. For applicants in Tech Center 2800, engaging in an interview is a useful strategy to ensure a smooth path to a grant.

The median days to allowance is 1042. This duration represents the typical time from filing to the issuance of a patent for the 116 resolved cases. The 1042 days provide a clear benchmark for the expected length of the prosecution cycle in Art Unit 2689. Applicants can use this timeline to manage their expectations and plan their intellectual property activities accordingly.