USPTO Examiner STEADMAN DAVID J - Art Unit 1652

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
10487078Secreted proteinsAugust 2004May 2005Abandon3200NoNo
10430633Human lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferaseMay 2003February 2005Abandon2211NoNo
10275546Novel serine-threonine kinase-4November 2002September 2004Abandon2221NoNo
10149240Short peptides from the b4 and b5 regions kinases which selectively modulate protein activityOctober 2002November 2004Abandon3001NoNo
10235148Zcys5: a member of the cystatin superfamilySeptember 2002May 2004Abandon2011NoNo
10130323HUMAN P21-ACTIVATED KINASE 5 POLYPEPTIDESeptember 2002May 2005Allow3711NoNo
10212877ISOLATED HUMAN PROTEASE PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING HUMAN PROTEASE PROTEINS, AND USES THEREOFAugust 2002June 2004Allow2301NoNo
10213439Conus gamma-carboxylaseAugust 2002June 2004Abandon2201NoNo
10191807Isolated human secreted proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding human secreted proteins, and uses thereofJuly 2002March 2005Abandon3221NoYes
10177079Beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase homologsJune 2002March 2004Abandon2001NoNo
10168582Human kinasesJune 2002February 2005Abandon3230NoNo
10174410Crystals and structures of 2C-methyl-D-erythritol 2,4-cyclodiphosphate synthase MECPSJune 2002September 2004Abandon2700NoNo
10162706Regulation of human serine/threonine protein kinaseJune 2002July 2004Abandon2521NoNo
10162435Novel human membrane-associated protein and cell surface protein family membersJune 2002May 2005Abandon3621NoNo
10159924Human beta-alanine-pyruvate aminotransferaseMay 2002May 2004Abandon2401NoNo
10160362NEMATODE ATP SYNTHASE SUBUNIT E-LIKE SEQUENCESMay 2002December 2004Allow3120NoYes
10152874FARS1, a human secreted protein and uses thereofMay 2002May 2004Abandon2311NoNo
09979624Crystal structure data of cysteinprotease gingipain rMay 2002May 2005Abandon4201NoNo
09937243SYNTHESIS OF 1,2,3,4-TETRAHYDROXYBENZENES AND 1,2,3-TRIHYDROXYBENZENES USING MYO-INOSITOL-1-PHOSPHATE SYNTHASE AND MYO-INOSITOL 2-DEHYDROGENASEMay 2002January 2004Allow2821NoNo
10136517Mammalian CDP-diacylglycerol synthaseMay 2002April 2005Abandon3511NoNo
1013258526030, a human rho-GAP family member and uses thereforApril 2002March 2004Abandon2201NoNo
1012206727091, a phospholipid transporting ATPase molecule and uses thereforApril 2002January 2004Abandon2101NoNo
10089644Molecules for disease detection and treatmentMarch 2002December 2004Abandon3311NoNo
10103546Novel human kinases and polynucleotides encoding the sameMarch 2002February 2005Abandon3520NoYes
10101235Phosphoinositide 3-kinase mediated inhibition of GPCRsMarch 2002February 2005Abandon3511NoNo
10090002Isolated human kinase proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding human kinase proteins, and uses thereofMarch 2002June 2004Abandon2711NoNo
10090695KITS FOR SCREENING FOR MODULATORS OF THE MOTOR PROTEIN HSKIP3BMarch 2002August 2003Allow1710NoNo
10090516Novel human TEN-M4/cdz proteins and polynucleotides encoding the sameMarch 2002February 2005Abandon3620NoYes
10079709Cloning and expression of microbial phytaseFebruary 2002May 2005Abandon3811NoNo
10076157Phosphoriboxyl-pyrophosphate synthetase polypeptideFebruary 2002November 2004Allow3311NoNo
10071223CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A HUMAN ADENYLYL CYCLASEFebruary 2002April 2004Allow2700NoNo
10072130PROTEIN PHOSPHATASE ANTIBODIESFebruary 2002April 2005Abandon3841NoYes
1006025525 human secreted proteinsFebruary 2002January 2005Abandon3611NoNo
10059266Soluble chimeric G protein alpha subunitsJanuary 2002May 2005Abandon3901NoNo
10047991Purification of functional ribonucleoprotein complexesJanuary 2002April 2005Abandon3901NoNo
10044303Protein expression and structure solution using specific fusion vectorsJanuary 2002August 2004Abandon3121NoNo
10023224Protein-protein interactionsDecember 2001May 2004Abandon2901NoNo
10029653Enchanced PKR expression and cytokine productionDecember 2001May 2005Abandon4111NoNo
1002403668730 and 69112, protein kinase molecules and uses thereforDecember 2001June 2004Abandon2911NoNo
09980945Novel fabh enzyme, compositions capable of binding to said enzyme and methods of use thereofDecember 2001August 2004Abandon3211NoNo
10006467Zcys5: a member of the cystatin superfamilyDecember 2001September 2003Abandon2111NoNo
09997664Method for the production of p-hydroxybenzoate in species of pseudomonas and agrobacteriumNovember 2001June 2005Abandon4221NoNo
09937296ASSAYS FOR NUCLEOSIDE DIPHOSPHATES AND TRIPHOSPATESNovember 2001November 2003Allow2621NoNo
09993245Structures and methods for designing topoisomerase I inhibitorsNovember 2001June 2005Abandon4311NoNo
09683025SELF-REGULATING VOLTAGE DIVIDER FOR SERIES-STACKED VOLTAGE RAILSNovember 2001September 2002Allow1000NoNo
10038288Novel human secreted proteins and polynucleotides encoding the sameNovember 2001September 2004Abandon3421NoNo
10009219Methods using of fab I and compounds modulating fab I activityNovember 2001September 2004Abandon3411NoNo
10046583Methods and compositions for the identification of modulators of deoxyxylulose 5-phosphate synthase activityOctober 2001December 2003Abandon2610NoNo
10042930Novel enzymes which dehydrate glycerolOctober 2001June 2005Abandon4430NoNo
09744794Phosphorylation effectorsOctober 2001December 2004Abandon4621NoNo
09970989MAMMALIAN LYSOPHOSPHATIDIC ACID ACYLTRANSFERASEOctober 2001June 2003Allow2011NoNo
09970515CELL-PERMEABLE PEPTIDE INHIBITORS OF THE JNK SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION PATHWAYOctober 2001April 2004Allow3111NoNo
09965522Novel human sodium-dependent phosphate cotransporterSeptember 2001November 2004Abandon3731NoNo
09962740POLYNUCLEOTIDE ENCODING A HUMAN PROTEASEINHIBITORSeptember 2001October 2004Abandon3721NoNo
099631593700, a novel human protein kinase and uses thereforSeptember 2001January 2004Abandon2811NoNo
09960472Bacterial phage associated lysing enzymes for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of colonization and infections caused by streptococcus pneumoniaeSeptember 2001December 2004Abandon3920NoNo
09953259Nucleotide sequences coding for the ATR61proteinSeptember 2001March 2004Abandon3001NoNo
09951535Nucleotide sequences coding for the thrE gene and process for the enzymatic production of L-threonine using coryneform bacteriaSeptember 2001June 2003Abandon2110NoNo
09951536New nucleotide sequences coding for the thrE gene and process for the enzymatic production of L-threonine using coryneform bacteriaSeptember 2001March 2003Abandon1810NoNo
0995049138646, a novel guanine nucleotide exchange factor and uses thereforSeptember 2001September 2004Abandon3711NoNo
09945249CANDIDA GERANYLGERANYL- PROTEIN TRANSFERASE POLYPEPTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETOAugust 2001September 2003Allow3221NoNo
09927597HUMAN SMOOTH MUSCLE MYOSIN HEAVY CHAINAugust 2001September 2004Allow3721NoNo
09922185CatalasesAugust 2001August 2004Abandon3601NoNo
0992219915368, a novel human GTP-releasing factor family member and uses thereforAugust 2001February 2004Abandon3101NoNo
09917331Structure of beta-ketoacyl-[acyl carrier protein] synthases complexed with inhibitors and methods of use thereofJuly 2001March 2005Abandon4401NoNo
09700993ENDO-BETA-N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINIDASE GENEJuly 2001January 2004Allow3821NoNo
0990749532529, a novel human guanine nucleotide exchange factor family member and uses thereofJuly 2001September 2003Abandon2611NoNo
09901151ISOLATED HUMAN ENZYME PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING HUMAN ENZYME PROTEINS, AND USES THEREOFJuly 2001April 2003Allow2111NoNo
09901884F0F1-ATPase and DNA encoding the sameJuly 2001May 2004Abandon3421NoNo
09891865VECTORS, HOST CELLS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF URIDINE PHOSPHORYLASE AND PURINE NUCLEOSIDE PHOSPHORYLASEJune 2001December 2004Allow4221YesNo
09879389Aspartic acid proteases and nucleic acids encoding sameJune 2001July 2003Abandon2501NoNo
09870162THAUERA AROMATIC PHENYLPHOSPHATE CARBOXYLASE AND PHENYLPHOSPHATE SYNTHASE POLYPEPTIDESMay 2001December 2003Abandon3030NoNo
09866108POLYNUCLEOTIDE ENCODING A HUMAN MYOSIN-LIKE POLYPEPTIDE EXPRESSED PREDOMINANTLY IN HEART AND MUSCLEMay 2001September 2003Allow2721NoNo
09862660LACTOBACILLUS BETA-GLUCURONIDASE AND DNA ENCODING THE SAMEMay 2001August 2003Allow2711NoNo
09855750THE FADD15 GENE OF CORYNEBACTERIUM GLUTAMICUM, ENCODING AN ACYL-COA SYNTHASE POLYPEPTIDEMay 2001May 2005Allow4841YesNo
098548752786, a novel human aminopeptidaseMay 2001June 2003Abandon2611NoNo
09831455Human hydrolase proteinsMay 2001March 2005Abandon4621NoYes
09674501Methods of modifying the production of isopentenyl pyrophosphate, dimethylallyl pyrophosphate and/or isoprenoidsApril 2001March 2004Abandon4031NoNo
09839935Mouse histamine H3 geneApril 2001May 2003Abandon2501NoNo
0983649916051a and 16051b, novel human PDZ family members and uses thereofApril 2001July 2003Abandon2711NoNo
09822862ISOLATED HUMAN ENZYME PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING HUMAN ENZYME PROTEINS, AND USES THEREOFApril 2001June 2002Allow1401NoNo
09816079Process for the fermentative preparation of L-amino acids using coryneform bacteriaMarch 2001September 2003Abandon3011NoNo
09816860POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING HUMAN GTPase ACTIVATING PROTEIN-4 POLYPEPTIDESMarch 2001September 2003Abandon3021NoNo
09813133ISOLATED HUMAN PROTEASE PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING HUMAN PROTEASE PROTEINS, AND USES THEREOFMarch 2001May 2002Allow1401NoNo
09810347ISOLATED HUMAN ENZYME PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING HUMAN ENZYME PROTEINS, AND USES THEREOFMarch 2001May 2002Allow1401NoNo
09803472Novel estrogen-regulated G protein gamma subunit: compositions and methods of useMarch 2001July 2004Abandon4011NoNo
09786498Production of human erythropoietinMarch 2001July 2003Abandon2810NoNo
09797500Method of identifying inhibitors of CDC25March 2001June 2004Abandon4001NoNo
0979610040322, a novel human dynaminFebruary 2001August 2003Abandon2921NoNo
0979425732705, 23224, 27423, 32700, 32712, novel human G-proteinsFebruary 2001November 2003Abandon3311NoNo
09783388New nucleotide sequences coding for the thrE gene and process for the enzymatic production of L-threonine using coryneform bacteriaFebruary 2001June 2003Abandon2711NoNo
0978141725 human secreted proteinsFebruary 2001August 2002Abandon1801NoNo
09769952Novel human enzymes and polynucleotides encoding the sameJanuary 2001November 2004Abandon4520NoYes
09765873POLYNUCLEOTIDE ENCODING A MUTANT RHODOTORULA GLUTINIS TYROSINE AMMONIA LYASE POLYPEPTIDEJanuary 2001September 2002Allow2011NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner STEADMAN, DAVID J.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
7
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(14.3%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
6
(85.7%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
17.5%
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, 14.3% 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 STEADMAN, DAVID J - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner STEADMAN, DAVID J works in Art Unit 1652 and has examined 94 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 24.5%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 31 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner STEADMAN, DAVID J's allowance rate of 24.5% places them in the 3% 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 STEADMAN, DAVID J receive 1.16 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 11% 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 STEADMAN, DAVID J is 31 months. This places the examiner in the 54% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly faster than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +77.2% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by STEADMAN, DAVID J. 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 61.5% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 87% 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 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, 63.2% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 66% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions show above-average success regarding this examiner's actions. Petitionable matters include restriction requirements (MPEP § 1002.02(c)(2)) and various procedural issues.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 2.1% of allowed cases (in the 75% 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 8.7% of allowed cases (in the 88% percentile). Per MPEP § 714.14, a Quayle action indicates that all claims are allowable but formal matters remain. This examiner frequently uses Quayle actions compared to other examiners, which is a positive indicator that once substantive issues are resolved, allowance follows quickly.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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