Examiner: SMITH-STEWART, DEMETRA R

Analysis

Demetra R. Smith-Stewart is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2124. The examiner has a history of 750 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 89.7 percent. This 89.7 percent rate suggests the probability of issuance for applications assigned to this examiner. The median days to allowance is 812, which serves as a benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution process. This 812-day period is a factor for applicants to consider.

The interview lift is 7.8 percent, showing a positive correlation between conducting an interview and achieving an allowance. This 7.8 percent lift is an increase over the baseline allowance rate of 89.7 percent. For practitioners, this suggests that while the 89.7 percent rate is high, an interview can still provide an advantage in securing a patent grant. The 812-day median pendency remains a factor for the 750 cases in the record.

The 812-day median pendency is based on 750 resolved cases, providing an estimate for planning. The examiner's 89.7 percent allowance rate and 7.8 percent interview lift characterize a prosecution environment where success is frequent. These figures allow for a data-driven approach to strategy in Art Unit 2124 and help in managing expectations for the duration of the process.