Examiner: SMITH, STEPHEN R

Analysis

Stephen R. Smith is assigned to Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2484. The examiner has a record of 444 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 70.7 percent. This 70.7 percent rate indicates the frequency of patent grants. The median days to allowance is 960, providing a benchmark for the duration of the prosecution process for the 444 cases in the record. This 960-day period is a factor for applicants to consider when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift is 11.5 percent, showing that interviews are effective at increasing the likelihood of allowance. This 11.5 percent lift is an increase over the 70.7 percent baseline allowance rate. Practitioners should consider the 960-day median pendency and the positive impact of interviews when developing their strategy. The data suggests that direct engagement through interviews can enhance the 70.7 percent probability of success.

With 444 cases resolved, the 70.7 percent allowance rate and 11.5 percent interview lift are key metrics for Art Unit 2484. The 960-day median timeline to allowance is an important factor for managing expectations. These figures provide a factual basis for setting expectations for the duration of the process and help in refining the approach to verbal advocacy.