USPTO Examiner ALSTRUM ACEVEDO JAMES HENRY - Art Unit 1622

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18635697EGFR TKIs FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-SMALL LUNG CANCERApril 2024May 2025Abandon1310NoNo
17633996OPTIMIZED CULTURE MEDIA FOR CLOSTRIDIA BACTERIAFebruary 2022December 2024Abandon3410NoNo
17621992ENDOGLUCANASE, AND USE THEREOFDecember 2021January 2025Abandon3610NoNo
17420296METHODS OF TREATING CANCERJuly 2021October 2024Abandon4001NoNo
17348748Sensitive glucose assayJune 2021October 2024Abandon4010NoNo
17299682CANCER TREATMENTJune 2021October 2024Abandon4001NoNo
17056066BIOMARKERS FOR COLORECTAL CANCERNovember 2020December 2024Abandon4811NoNo
13532473PHOSPHOLIPID-BASED INHALATION SYSTEMJune 2012July 2013Allow1320NoNo
13053524Aerosol Foams Comprising Clindamycin PhosphateMarch 2011August 2013Allow2911NoNo
13054844PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION FOR TREATING THE UPPER DIGESTIVE TRACTJanuary 2011July 2013Allow3010YesNo
12738826CO-POLYMER STABILIZERS FOR HYDRYFLUOROALKANE DISPERSIONSSeptember 2010July 2013Allow3921YesNo
12319654METHOD, COMPOSITION, AND SYSTEM TO CONTROL PH IN PULMONARY TISSUE OF A SUBJECTJanuary 2009July 2013Allow5430NoNo
11523685DELIVERY OF MUSCLE RELAXANTS THROUGH AN INHALATION ROUTESeptember 2006November 2008Allow2630NoNo
10994318MEDICAMENTSNovember 2004October 2008Allow4640YesNo
10494331PHOTOSENSITIZER FUNCTIONALISED NANOPARTICLESNovember 2004March 2009Allow5830NoNo
10976757MEDICAMENTS FOR ASTHMA TREATMENTNovember 2004August 2007Allow3320NoNo
10899806METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERSJuly 2004December 2007Allow4111NoNo
10485595SURFACTANT COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOFFebruary 2004November 2006Allow3421YesNo
10483551PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR NASAL DELIVERY OF ESTRADIOL AND NORETHISTERONEJanuary 2004October 2006Allow3320YesNo
10451162PHARMACEUTICAL AEROSOL FORMULATIONNovember 2003August 2006Allow6010YesNo
10343288SOMATOSTATIN ANALOGUESAugust 2003September 2008Allow6021NoNo
10603819ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINAL DRY POWDERSJune 2003June 2008Allow5940NoYes
10462901NEBULIZER FORMULATIONS OF DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE AND METHODS OF TREATING ASTHMA OR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE USING COMPOSITIONS THEREOFJune 2003March 2008Allow5720YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner ALSTRUM ACEVEDO, JAMES HENRY.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
0
(0.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(100.0%)
Reversal Percentile
91.2%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 100.0% reversal rate, the PTAB has reversed the examiner's rejections more often than affirming them. This reversal rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals are more successful here than in most other areas.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
2
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(50.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(50.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
75.6%
Higher than average

Understanding Appeal Filing Strategy

Filing a Notice of Appeal can sometimes lead to allowance even before the appeal is fully briefed or decided by the PTAB. This occurs when the examiner or their supervisor reconsiders the rejection during the mandatory appeal conference (MPEP § 1207.01) after the appeal is filed.

In this dataset, 50.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Strategic Recommendations

Appeals to PTAB show good success rates. If you have a strong case on the merits, consider fully prosecuting the appeal to a Board decision.

Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Examiner ALSTRUM ACEVEDO, JAMES HENRY - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner ALSTRUM ACEVEDO, JAMES HENRY works in Art Unit 1622 and has examined 22 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 72.7%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 40 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner ALSTRUM ACEVEDO, JAMES HENRY's allowance rate of 72.7% places them in the 28% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by ALSTRUM ACEVEDO, JAMES HENRY receive 1.77 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 53% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues a slightly above-average number of office actions.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by ALSTRUM ACEVEDO, JAMES HENRY is 40 months. This places the examiner in the 7% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +40.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by ALSTRUM ACEVEDO, JAMES HENRY. This interview benefit is in the 89% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner and should be strongly considered as a prosecution strategy. Per MPEP § 713.10, interviews are available at any time before the Notice of Allowance is mailed or jurisdiction transfers to the PTAB.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 50.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 97% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. If you receive a final rejection, filing an RCE with substantive amendments or arguments has a strong likelihood of success.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 100.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 99% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner is highly receptive to after-final amendments compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 714.12, after-final amendments may be entered "under justifiable circumstances." Consider filing after-final amendments with a clear showing of allowability rather than immediately filing an RCE, as this examiner frequently enters such amendments.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 66.7% of appeals filed. This is in the 42% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 50.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner shows below-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. Be prepared to fully prosecute appeals if filed.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 100.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 96% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are frequently granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1002.02(c), various examiner actions are petitionable to the Technology Center Director, including prematureness of final rejection, refusal to enter amendments, and requirement for information. If you believe an examiner action is improper, consider filing a petition.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 22.7% of allowed cases (in the 99% percentile). Per MPEP § 1302.04, examiner's amendments are used to place applications in condition for allowance when only minor changes are needed. This examiner frequently uses this tool compared to other examiners, indicating a cooperative approach to getting applications allowed. Strategic Insight: If you are close to allowance but minor claim amendments are needed, this examiner may be willing to make an examiner's amendment rather than requiring another round of prosecution.

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 1% percentile). This examiner rarely issues Quayle actions compared to other examiners. Allowances typically come directly without a separate action for formal matters.

Prosecution Strategy Recommendations

Based on the statistical analysis of this examiner's prosecution patterns, here are tailored strategic recommendations:

  • Prioritize examiner interviews: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner. Request an interview after the first office action to clarify issues and potentially expedite allowance.
  • Consider after-final amendments: This examiner frequently enters after-final amendments. If you can clearly overcome rejections with claim amendments, file an after-final amendment before resorting to an RCE.
  • RCEs are effective: This examiner has a high allowance rate after RCE compared to others. If you receive a final rejection and have substantive amendments or arguments, an RCE is likely to be successful.
  • Plan for extended prosecution: Applications take longer than average with this examiner. Factor this into your continuation strategy and client communications.
  • Examiner cooperation: This examiner frequently makes examiner's amendments to place applications in condition for allowance. If you are close to allowance, the examiner may help finalize the claims.

Relevant MPEP Sections for Prosecution Strategy

  • MPEP § 713.10: Examiner interviews - available before Notice of Allowance or transfer to PTAB
  • MPEP § 714.12: After-final amendments - may be entered "under justifiable circumstances"
  • MPEP § 1002.02(c): Petitionable matters to Technology Center Director
  • MPEP § 1004: Actions requiring primary examiner signature (allowances, final rejections, examiner's answers)
  • MPEP § 1207.01: Appeal conferences - mandatory for all appeals
  • MPEP § 1214.07: Reopening prosecution after appeal

Important Disclaimer

Not Legal Advice: The information provided in this report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified patent attorney or agent for advice specific to your situation.

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