USPTO Examiner MCKANE JOSEPH K - Art Unit 1626

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17031510PROCESS WITH INTEGRATED RECYCLE FOR MAKING ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR PROPYLENE GLYCOL FROM ALDOSE- AND/OR KETOSE- YIELDING CARBOHYDRATESSeptember 2020June 2025Abandon5661NoNo
16608441IMINO-UREA DERIVATIVESNovember 2019February 2022Abandon2710NoNo
16547134PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CHIRAL PYROLLIDINE-2-YL- METHANOL DERIVATIVESAugust 2019February 2022Abandon3030NoNo
16048611CATECHOL O-METHYLTRANSFERASE ACTIVITY INHIBITING COMPOUNDSJuly 2018June 2019Abandon1110NoNo
15751624METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF 1-METHYL-3-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-1H-PYRAZOL-5-OLFebruary 2018December 2018Allow1020NoNo
15872776THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDSJanuary 2018September 2019Abandon2011NoNo
15744448INDAZOLE AND AZAINDAZOLE COMPOUNDS AS IRAK-4 INHIBITORSJanuary 2018July 2019Abandon1811NoNo
15413965Disubstituted Octahydropyrrolo[3,4-C]Pyrroles As Orexin Receptor ModulatorsJanuary 2017October 2019Abandon3320NoNo
13603150Dopamine Transporter Inhibitors for Use in Treatment of Movement Disorders and Other CNS IndicationsSeptember 2012February 2014Abandon1720NoNo
13550839System for Automated, On-Site and Remote Management of Restroom Ultra High Efficiency-Appliances and Interoperable Components ThereofJuly 2012December 2016Abandon5330NoNo
13521156Phosphorylation ReagentJuly 2012March 2014Abandon2010YesNo
13515064Method for Producing Triazolinthione Derivatives and Intermediates ThereofJune 2012January 2014Abandon2001NoNo
13471731COMPOUNDSMay 2012February 2014Abandon2120NoNo
13321231PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMILApril 2012February 2014Abandon2710NoNo
13388091POLYMORPHIC FORM OF OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMILApril 2012February 2014Abandon2410NoNo
13337216SUBSTITUTED ARYLIMIDAZOLONE AND TRIAZOLONE AS INHIBITORS OF VASOPRESSIN RECEPTORSDecember 2011March 2014Abandon2720NoNo
133347703'-[(2Z)-[1-(3,4-DIMETHYLPHENYL)-1,5-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-5-OXO-4H-PYRAZOL-4-YLIDENE]HYDRAZINO]-2'-HYDROXY-[1,1'-BIPHENYL]-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID bis-(MONOETHANOLAMINE)December 2011January 2014Abandon2520NoNo
13141663TARGETING PRODRUGS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASESOctober 2011May 2013Abandon2310NoNo
13232020New ProcessSeptember 2011May 2013Abandon2030NoNo
13177268Inhibitors of Fibroblast Activation Protein AlphaJuly 2011January 2014Abandon3111NoNo
13135020Ultraviolet light absorbing compounds based on benzyl substituted 2-(2- hydroxyphenyl) benzotriazolesJune 2011February 2014Abandon3111YesNo
13119941COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING IMIDAZOLE AND TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVESJune 2011February 2014Abandon3521YesNo
12921961Catalytic Process for Asymmetric HydrogenationMarch 2011January 2014Abandon4010NoNo
13056648CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF THIAZOLIDINEDIONE COMPOUND AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHODFebruary 2011March 2014Abandon3710NoNo
12990059MODULATORS OF DOPAMINE NEUROTRANSMISSIONDecember 2010April 2013Abandon2910NoNo
12999505INHIBITORS OF AKT ACTIVITYDecember 2010January 2014Abandon3710NoNo
12915605Hepatitis C Virus InhibitorsOctober 2010December 2013Abandon3810NoNo
12849147THROMBOPOIETIN MIMETICSAugust 2010February 2013Abandon3020NoYes
12676035GAMMA SECRETASE MODULATORSJuly 2010March 2014Abandon4821NoYes
12441932PYRROLINONE COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF BACTERIAL PEPTIDYL TRNA HYDROLASE AND USES THEREOFJanuary 2010April 2013Abandon4921NoNo
12663316A NEW PEPTIDE DEFORMYLASE INHIBITOR COMPOUND AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOFDecember 2009June 2013Abandon4210NoNo
12203487DEUTERIUM-ENRICHED RUFINAMIDESeptember 2008February 2011Abandon2920YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner MCKANE, JOSEPH K.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
3
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
3
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
0.2%
Lower 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, 0.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the bottom 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is less effective here than in most other areas.

Strategic Recommendations

Filing a Notice of Appeal shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Examiner MCKANE, JOSEPH K - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner MCKANE, JOSEPH K works in Art Unit 1626 and has examined 32 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 3.1%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 29 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner MCKANE, JOSEPH K's allowance rate of 3.1% places them in the 1% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner is less likely to allow applications than most examiners at the USPTO.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by MCKANE, JOSEPH K receive 1.66 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 30% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues fewer office actions than average, which may indicate efficient prosecution or a more lenient examination style.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by MCKANE, JOSEPH K is 29 months. This places the examiner in the 62% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly faster than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a -3.6% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by MCKANE, JOSEPH K. This interview benefit is in the 8% percentile among all examiners. Note: Interviews show limited statistical benefit with this examiner compared to others, though they may still be valuable for clarifying issues.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 0.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 0% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show lower effectiveness with this examiner compared to others. Consider whether a continuation application might be more strategic, especially if you need to add new matter or significantly broaden claims.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 0.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 0% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner rarely enters after-final amendments compared to other examiners. You should generally plan to file an RCE or appeal rather than relying on after-final amendment entry. Per MPEP § 714.12, primary examiners have discretion in entering after-final amendments, and this examiner exercises that discretion conservatively.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 75.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 80% 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 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 1% percentile). This examiner rarely makes examiner's amendments compared to other examiners. You should expect to make all necessary claim amendments yourself through formal amendment practice.

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:

  • Prepare for rigorous examination: With a below-average allowance rate, ensure your application has strong written description and enablement support. Consider filing a continuation if you need to add new matter.
  • Plan for RCE after final rejection: This examiner rarely enters after-final amendments. Budget for an RCE in your prosecution strategy if you receive a final rejection.

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.

No Guarantees: We do not provide any guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the statistics presented above. Patent prosecution statistics are derived from publicly available USPTO data and are subject to data quality limitations, processing errors, and changes in USPTO practices over time.

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