Examiner: RODRIQUEZ, KARI KRISTIN

Analysis

Kari Kristin Rodriquez, in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1600, has 439 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 55.1 percent, and the median days to allowance is 1209. These metrics suggest a prosecution path with a wait of over three years. This timeline is a factor for applicants in this art unit to consider when planning their intellectual property strategy and managing their resources for an extended examination.

The interview lift is 38.4 percent, which is a significant increase over the 55.1 percent base rate. For the 439 resolved cases, the data suggests that an interview is a key tactic to improve the odds of success and manage the 1209-day median pendency. Practitioners should prioritize scheduling an interview to clarify the examiner's position and address any technical hurdles. In Tech Center 3700, this examiner's receptivity to interviews makes them a tool for overcoming rejections. The lift provides a path to a more favorable outcome, making direct communication a part of a successful prosecution strategy for this docket in Art Unit 1600.