Examiner: RORIE, ALYSSA N

Analysis

Alyssa N. Rorie serves in Art Unit 3662 of Tech Center 3600. The examiner has managed 89 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate of 79.8 percent. This high rate suggests that applications in this unit have a strong likelihood of being granted, making it a favorable venue for patent seekers. The 89 resolved cases provide a growing dataset that highlights the examiner's tendency toward granting patents when the legal standards are satisfied.

The interview lift is 14.9 percent, indicating that interviews are generally helpful in securing an allowance. Applicants should consider this data point when deciding whether to engage in oral advocacy during the prosecution process, as the 14.9 percent lift shows a tangible benefit to direct communication. This suggests that the examiner is receptive to the clarifications provided during an interview. Utilizing this strategy can help resolve minor disagreements and move the application toward a grant more effectively.

The median days to allowance is 969. This duration represents the typical time from filing to grant for applications handled by this examiner, offering a benchmark for planning purposes. The 969-day median is a useful figure for applicants to use when estimating the lifecycle of their patent applications. It allows for better coordination of intellectual property protection with business goals and product development timelines in the 3600 Tech Center.