Examiner: VILLECCO, JOHN M

Analysis

John M. Villecco is an examiner in Art Unit 2622 within Tech Center 6200. The examiner has a record of 766 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 64.5% for these applications. This 64.5% rate provides a baseline for applicants to evaluate the probability of success when their cases are assigned to this examiner. The 766 resolved cases indicate the examiner's history of examination within this technical area.

The median days to allowance for successful cases is 924. This 924-day figure represents the typical timeline for the prosecution process from filing to grant. An important metric in this profile is the 9.5% interview lift. This 9.5% lift shows that the likelihood of an allowance increases when an interview is conducted with the examiner. Practitioners should consider the 9.5% lift as a reason to engage in verbal discussion to address rejections. The 924-day median pendency and the 64.5% allowance rate are key factors for strategic planning. By leveraging the 9.5% interview lift, applicants may find a more effective path to allowance than through written responses alone.