Examiner: ROERSMA, ANDREW MARK

Analysis

Andrew Mark Roersma, in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2875, has 1023 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 63.3 percent, and the median days to allowance is 763. These figures indicate a success rate and a relatively efficient prosecution timeline of about two years. This is a productive environment for applicants in the business methods and electronic commerce sectors and provides a benchmark for practitioners.

The interview lift is 24.5 percent, indicating that an interview is a tool for increasing the 63.3 percent base rate. For the 1023 resolved cases, the data suggests that direct communication can help manage the 763-day median timeline and improve the chances of a grant. Practitioners should consider scheduling an interview to resolve technical issues and align with the examiner's perspective. In Tech Center 3600, this examiner's receptivity to verbal discussion is a factor that can be leveraged to achieve a more favorable outcome. The positive lift provides an incentive for applicants to engage in proactive dialogue in Art Unit 2875.