Examiner: WAITS, ALAN B

Analysis

Alan B. Waits is a high-volume examiner in Art Unit 3617, having handled 1380 resolved cases. With an allowance rate of 68.8 percent, the examiner provides a moderate path to grant within Tech Center 3600. This 68.8 percent rate indicates a balanced approach to examination, where about two-thirds of applications are eventually allowed after addressing the examiner's rejections.

Efficiency is a notable characteristic of this profile, as the median days to allowance is 894. This sub-thousand-day timeline is relatively fast for an examiner with 1380 resolved cases. Practitioners can use this 894 day figure to set expectations for a reasonably quick resolution of their patent applications, provided they can effectively navigate the technical requirements of the unit.

The interview lift of 29.8 percent highlights the significant impact of examiner interviews. This 29.8 percent lift suggests that direct engagement is nearly 30 percent more likely to result in an allowance than non-interviewed applications. Given the 68.8 percent baseline, an interview is a highly recommended tactic for ensuring a successful outcome and potentially maintaining the 894 day efficiency.