Examiner: WENDELL, ANDREW

Analysis

Andrew Wendell is a prolific examiner in Tech Center 2600, with 909 resolved cases. He maintains a high allowance rate of 84.4 percent and a median days to allowance of 868. These metrics suggest a favorable environment for applicants in Art Unit 2618. The 84.4 percent allowance rate indicates that the examiner is generally receptive to granting patents, and the 868-day timeline is relatively efficient for this tech center.

The interview lift of 11.7 percent provides a notable boost to the already high 84.4 percent allowance rate. This suggests that while written prosecution is often successful, interviews remain a valuable tool for resolving any remaining issues. The examiner's high volume of 909 cases and efficiency indicate a well-established and predictable workflow. Practitioners can use the 11.7 percent lift to their advantage when facing specific rejections, but the baseline for success is already quite strong. The 868-day median pendency suggests that cases move through the system at a good pace. Overall, the data reflects a professional and applicant-friendly examination process where grants are the likely outcome for most well-supported applications across the 909 resolved cases.