Examiner: SHIBUYA, MARK LANCE

Analysis

SHIBUYA, MARK LANCE is an examiner in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1624. The data includes 158 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 32.3 percent, which reflects the frequency of grants for applications assigned to this examiner. Practitioners can use the 32.3 percent allowance rate to assess the likelihood of a positive outcome during prosecution. The 158 resolved cases provide a data set for analyzing the examiner's historical patterns in this specific technological area.

The interview lift is 24.9 percent. This metric indicates that the allowance rate is higher when an interview is conducted compared to the baseline rate of 32.3 percent. An interview lift of 24.9 percent suggests that direct communication is an effective strategy for overcoming rejections, particularly given the baseline rate. Practitioners should consider scheduling an interview to clarify technical issues or to negotiate claim scope. This 24.9 percent lift shows a clear benefit to verbal engagement with the examiner.

The median days to allowance is 1341. This number represents the middle point of the time required to reach a grant. A median of 1341 days provides a benchmark for the expected duration of the examination process. The combination of the 32.3 percent allowance rate and the 1341-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.