Examiner: SOHN, SEUNG C

Analysis

Seung C. Sohn is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2878. The examiner has resolved 839 cases and maintains an allowance rate of 87.1 percent. This 87.1 percent rate indicates the frequency of patent grants. The median days to allowance is 870, which is the timeline for the 839 cases in the data set. This 870-day period is a factor for applicants to consider when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift is 9.0 percent, showing a positive correlation between interviews and allowance. This 9.0 percent lift is an increase over the 87.1 percent baseline allowance rate. Practitioners can use interviews as a tool to further improve the probability of success. The 870-day median pendency provides a clear expectation for the duration of the process. The data indicates that verbal advocacy is a positive factor relative to the 87.1 percent allowance rate.

With 839 cases resolved, the 87.1 percent allowance rate and 870-day median timeline are well-supported. The 9.0 percent interview lift is a metric for refining prosecution strategy in Art Unit 2878. These figures characterize an examiner who is efficient in granting patents and help in managing expectations for the duration of the process.