Examiner: WERNER, DAVID N

Analysis

David N. Werner has resolved 730 cases in Tech Center 2800, with an allowance rate of 68.1 percent. The median days to allowance is 1245, which is a relatively long timeline for Art Unit 2483. This suggests that while grants are common, they require significant time and persistence from the applicant. The 68.1 percent allowance rate indicates a moderate level of difficulty during the examination process.

The interview lift of 16.6 percent indicates that verbal communication is effective at increasing the 68.1 percent baseline. Practitioners should use interviews to address examiner concerns and potentially speed up the 1245-day prosecution process. The high case volume of 730 suggests a well-established examination style that is receptive to dialogue. The 16.6 percent lift is a useful tool for overcoming rejections that might otherwise lead to further delays. Applicants should be prepared for a long prosecution cycle but can improve their odds by engaging the examiner directly. The data shows that while the process involves 1245 days, the examiner is open to resolving issues through both written and verbal channels, making a grant a likely outcome for persistent applicants.