Examiner: STEVENS, ALLAN D

Analysis

Allan D. Stevens works in Art Unit 1791 of Tech Center 3700. The examiner has 648 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 41.5%. This 41.5% rate serves as the baseline for success, suggesting that applicants face a competitive environment. The median days to allowance for cases under this examiner is 1005.

The interview lift is 50.3%, which is a very high figure. This 50.3% lift indicates that an interview is the most effective way to overcome the 41.5% baseline allowance rate. Direct communication appears to be essential for resolving the examiner's concerns and moving a case toward a grant. Practitioners should prioritize an interview early in the prosecution process.

With 648 resolved cases, the data strongly supports the use of interviews as a primary strategy. The 50.3% lift and 1005 day median pendency provide a clear framework for practitioners to use when advising clients. In Tech Center 3700, these metrics suggest that proactive engagement is a vital tool for improving upon the 41.5% baseline allowance rate.