Examiner: VANDER WOUDE, KIMBERLY ELAINE

Analysis

Kimberly Elaine Vander Woude has resolved 35 cases in Art Unit 3681. The allowance rate is 8.6 percent, which is low. The median days to allowance is 1158. These figures indicate a challenging environment in Tech Center 3600. The 35 cases provide a clear view of the examiner's historical patterns and rigorous standards.

The interview lift is 12.9 percent. While the 8.6 percent allowance rate is low, the 12.9 percent lift suggests that interviews can still provide a benefit. Applicants should consider the 12.9 percent lift as a potential way to navigate the 35 cases and the 1158-day prosecution cycle. Although the 12.9 percent lift is modest, it represents a relative improvement over the 8.6 percent base allowance rate. Practitioners should be prepared for a difficult path in Art Unit 3681 and use the 12.9 percent lift strategically.