Examiner: SHIFERAW, ELENI A

Analysis

SHIFERAW, ELENI A is an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2136. The data includes 135 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 38.5 percent, which reflects the frequency of grants for applications assigned to this examiner. Practitioners can use the 38.5 percent allowance rate to assess the likelihood of a positive outcome during prosecution. The 135 resolved cases provide a data set for analyzing the examiner's historical patterns in this specific technological area.

The interview lift is 37.5 percent. This metric indicates that the allowance rate is higher when an interview is conducted compared to the baseline rate of 38.5 percent. An interview lift of 37.5 percent suggests that direct communication is an effective strategy for overcoming rejections. Practitioners should consider scheduling an interview to clarify technical issues or to negotiate claim scope. This 37.5 percent lift shows a clear benefit to verbal engagement with the examiner.

The median days to allowance is 1562. This number represents the middle point of the time required to reach a grant. A median of 1562 days provides a benchmark for the expected duration of the examination process. The combination of the 38.5 percent allowance rate and the 1562-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.