Examiner: SHEPHERD, MATTHEW RICHARD

Analysis

Matthew Richard Shepherd works in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3634, where he has 197 resolved cases. The allowance rate pct is 54.3. The median days to allowance is 1111, which serves as a baseline for the expected prosecution timeline. This duration is an important consideration for applicants navigating the requirements of Tech Center 3600.

The interview lift pct is 39.7, which is a substantial increase. This suggests that while the overall allowance rate pct is 54.3, applications that include an interview have a much higher success rate. For the 197 resolved cases, an interview appears to be a highly effective strategy. Practitioners should use the 39.7 interview lift pct to justify early and frequent engagement with the examiner. The 1111 median days to allowance provides a realistic goal for the timing of an allowance. By combining the 54.3 allowance rate pct with the significant lift from interviews, applicants can develop a more robust strategy for their cases in Art Unit 3634.