USPTO Examiner BENAVIDES JENNIFER ANN - Art Unit 1649

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17257294Novel CD47 Antibodies and Methods of Using SameDecember 2020December 2023Abandon3601NoNo
17127629MESOTHELIN-TARGETED CD40 AGONISTIC MULTISPECIFIC ANTIBODY CONSTRUCTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORSDecember 2020October 2023Allow3411YesNo
17125734ILT3-BINDING AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOFDecember 2020April 2023Allow2811NoNo
17125108DOSING REGIMENS FOR TARGETED TGF-B INHIBITION FOR USE IN TREATING BILIARY TRACT CANCERDecember 2020January 2024Abandon3701NoNo
17043054SINGLE-DOMAIN ANTIBODIES AGAINST LAG-3 AND USES THEREOFDecember 2020January 2024Allow3920YesNo
17251411ANTIBODY CAPABLE OF BLOCKING CD47-SIRPA INTERACTION AND APPLICATION THEREOFDecember 2020July 2023Allow3111YesNo
17077041ENGINEERED THERAPEUTIC TO ENHANCE CYTOTOXIC ACTIVITY AND PHAGOCYTOSIS IN TUMOR ASSOCIATED MACROPHAGESOctober 2020June 2023Abandon3211NoNo
17049435COMBINATION OF METFORMIN AND CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE AS AN ADJUVANT IN CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPYOctober 2020January 2024Abandon3801NoNo
17072549MULTISPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AND USE THEREOFOctober 2020August 2024Abandon4610NoNo
17047649ANTIBODIES BINDING PD-1 AND USES THEREOFOctober 2020March 2024Allow4110NoNo
17046265ANTI-PD-L1 ANTIBODY AND USE THEREOFOctober 2020January 2024Allow3911YesNo
17043371LONG-ACTING PROTEIN CONJUGATES FOR BRAIN TARGETING, A PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND A COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAMESeptember 2020August 2024Abandon4611NoNo
16769790COMBINATION THERAPY OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS COMPRISING A CD20 LIGANDJune 2020August 2023Abandon3911NoNo
16636947CD96-BINDING AGENTS AS IMMUNOMODULATORSFebruary 2020December 2023Abandon4610NoNo
16582034TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND NEUROMYELITIS OPTICASeptember 2019February 2024Allow5351YesYes
16491277CTLA4 ANTIBODY, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOFSeptember 2019June 2023Abandon4610NoNo
16311708MEANS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PARKINSON'S DISEASEDecember 2018June 2024Abandon6041NoNo
16093251AMYLOSPHEROID (ASPD)-LIKE STRUCTURE AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONOctober 2018April 2024Abandon6031NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner BENAVIDES, JENNIFER ANN.

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
0.6%
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 BENAVIDES, JENNIFER ANN - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner BENAVIDES, JENNIFER ANN works in Art Unit 1649 and has examined 18 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 38.9%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 39 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner BENAVIDES, JENNIFER ANN's allowance rate of 38.9% places them in the 7% 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 BENAVIDES, JENNIFER ANN receive 1.39 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 19% 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 BENAVIDES, JENNIFER ANN is 39 months. This places the examiner in the 25% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +84.6% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by BENAVIDES, JENNIFER ANN. This interview benefit is in the 99% 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, 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 50.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 75% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner shows above-average receptiveness to after-final amendments. If your amendments clearly overcome the rejections and do not raise new issues, consider filing after-final amendments before resorting to an RCE.

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. 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.
  • 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.

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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