Examiner: SODERQUIST, ARLEN

Analysis

Arlen Soderquist works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1677, where they have resolved 927 cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 59.7 percent, which indicates the frequency of patent grants. The median days to allowance is 1197, providing a benchmark for the duration of the prosecution process for the 927 cases in the record. This 1197-day period is a factor for applicants to consider when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift is 26.3 percent, showing that interviews are effective at increasing the likelihood of allowance. This 26.3 percent lift is an increase over the 59.7 percent baseline allowance rate. Practitioners should consider the 1197-day median pendency and the positive impact of interviews when developing their strategy. The data suggests that direct engagement through interviews can enhance the 59.7 percent probability of success.

With 927 cases resolved, the 59.7 percent allowance rate and 26.3 percent interview lift are key metrics for Art Unit 1677. The 1197-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.