Examiner: WECHSELBERGER, ALFRED H.

Analysis

Alfred H. Wechselberger is an examiner in Tech Center 2100, specifically Art Unit 2121. His historical data includes 224 resolved cases. The allowance rate for Wechselberger is 58.5 percent, which indicates a balanced prosecution environment. This rate suggests that more than half of the applications result in a patent grant, providing a moderate expectation of success for practitioners.

The interview lift for Wechselberger is 32.9 percent. This is a significant lift, indicating that interviews are a highly effective tool for increasing the probability of allowance. Given the 58.5 percent baseline rate, the 32.9 percent increase following an interview highlights the value of direct engagement. Practitioners should prioritize scheduling interviews to resolve rejections and leverage this high lift in the 224 resolved cases analyzed.

The median days to allowance is 1336. This figure represents the typical time required to reach a successful resolution. The 1336-day median, combined with the 58.5 percent allowance rate, suggests that prosecution can be a lengthy process in Art Unit 2121. However, the 32.9 percent interview lift provides a clear strategy for practitioners looking to improve their chances of success before Wechselberger.