Examiner: SHERALI, ISHRAT I

Analysis

SHERALI, ISHRAT I is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 1687. The data includes 780 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 93.2 percent, which reflects the frequency of grants for applications assigned to this examiner. Practitioners can use the 93.2 percent allowance rate to assess the likelihood of a positive outcome during prosecution. The 780 resolved cases provide a data set for analyzing the examiner's historical patterns in this specific technological area.

The interview lift is 6.2 percent. This metric indicates that the allowance rate is higher when an interview is conducted compared to the baseline rate of 93.2 percent. An interview lift of 6.2 percent suggests that direct communication is an effective strategy for overcoming rejections, even with a high baseline rate. Practitioners should consider scheduling an interview to clarify technical issues or to negotiate claim scope. This 6.2 percent lift shows a benefit to verbal engagement with the examiner.

The median days to allowance is 807. This number represents the middle point of the time required to reach a grant. A median of 807 days provides a benchmark for the expected duration of the examination process. The combination of the 93.2 percent allowance rate and the 807-day pendency defines the current prosecution environment for this examiner. These figures help applicants to manage expectations regarding both the timing and the probability of success.