USPTO Examiner MCLELLAN JAMES LYLE - Art Unit 1641

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
19187342IL31-BINDING POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOFApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
17990480BLOCKADE OF IFN SIGNALING DURING CANCER VACCINATIONNovember 2022March 2025Abandon2801NoNo
17978128COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT FOR VASCULAR DISEASES AND THROMBOSISOctober 2022July 2025Abandon3211NoNo
18050195SURFACE-MODIFIED EXOSOMES AND METHODS OF USEOctober 2022August 2025Abandon3411NoNo
17767444B7-H3 NANOBODY, PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOFApril 2022May 2025Allow3700NoNo
17589049COLD-SHOCK PROTEIN SCAFFOLD FOR ENGINEERING NON-ANTIBODY BINDING PROTEINSJanuary 2022June 2025Allow4010NoNo
17630361ANTIBODIES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF B-CELL ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIAJanuary 2022June 2025Allow4110NoNo
17577132CONTROLLING OF IMMUNE ACTIVATION BY SOLUBLE CLEVER-1January 2022November 2025Abandon4620NoNo
17625934AGENTS THAT INTERFERE WITH THYMIC STROMAL LYMPHOPOIETIN (TSLP)-RECEPTOR SIGNALINGJanuary 2022June 2025Allow4101YesNo
17625724ANTIBODIES SPECIFICALLY RECOGNIZING PSEUDOMONAS PCRV AND USES THEREOFJanuary 2022July 2025Allow4201YesNo
17621946FORMULATION COMPRISING ANTI-CD47/PD-L1 BISPECIFIC ANTIBODY, METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME AND USE THEREOFDecember 2021September 2025Abandon4501NoNo
17617469ANTIBODY DIRECTED AGAINST THE APOE AMINO-TERMINAL FRAGMENT OF 12KDADecember 2021September 2025Abandon4501NoNo
17613440NOVEL CLDN18.2 BINDING MOLECULENovember 2021December 2025Allow4911NoNo
17602908Activatable Multi-Specific Antigen Binding Protein ComplexesOctober 2021September 2025Abandon4701NoNo
17602511ANTIBODY TO TIGIT AND USE THEREOFOctober 2021August 2025Abandon4601NoNo
17594131ENGINEERING OF AN ANTIBODY FOR TUMOR-SELECTIVE BINDING OF CD47October 2021June 2025Allow4411NoNo
17594134ENGINEERING OF AN ANTIBODY FOR TUMOR-SELECTIVE BINDING OF CD47October 2021October 2025Allow4811NoNo
17600598COLORECTAL CANCER CONSENSUS MOLECULAR SUBTYPE CLASSIFIER CODESETS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOFSeptember 2021January 2026Allow5111NoNo
17599948IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOFSeptember 2021August 2025Abandon4701NoNo
17437212High-Affinity TCR for Recognizing AFP AntigenSeptember 2021November 2025Allow5001YesNo
17388090CAUSTIC STABLE CHROMATOGRAPHY LIGANDSJuly 2021October 2025Allow5121NoNo
17057898DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF ANTI-C5 ANTIBODIES FOR TREATMENT OF ATYPICAL HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME (aHUS) IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTSNovember 2020August 2025Allow5741YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner MCLELLAN, JAMES LYLE.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
0.7%
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 MCLELLAN, JAMES LYLE - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner MCLELLAN, JAMES LYLE works in Art Unit 1641 and has examined 12 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 58.3%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 48 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner MCLELLAN, JAMES LYLE's allowance rate of 58.3% places them in the 19% 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 MCLELLAN, JAMES LYLE receive 0.83 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 6% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues significantly fewer office actions than most examiners.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by MCLELLAN, JAMES LYLE is 48 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 +50.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by MCLELLAN, JAMES LYLE. This interview benefit is in the 93% 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 96% 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.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 86% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 100.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1207.01, all appeals must go through a mandatory appeal conference. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration even before you file an Appeal Brief.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 0.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 0% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are rarely granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Ensure you have a strong procedural basis before filing a petition, as the Technology Center Director typically upholds this examiner's decisions.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 2% 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 2% 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Appeal filing as negotiation tool: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
  • Plan for extended prosecution: Applications take longer than average with this examiner. Factor this into your continuation strategy and client communications.

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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