USPTO Examiner PLAYER ROBERT AUSTIN - Art Unit 1686

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
19064276Methods and Systems for Determining Proportions of Distinct Cell SubsetsFebruary 2025January 2026Allow1011NoNo
19057774Methods and Systems for Determining Proportions of Distinct Cell SubsetsFebruary 2025January 2026Allow1111YesNo
17534170DIFFERENTIATION OF LYME DISEASE AND SOUTHERN TICK-ASSOCIATED RASH ILLNESSNovember 2021March 2026Abandon5210NoNo
17527995METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REPORTING PATIENT- AND DRUG-SPECIFIC MEDICAL DATANovember 2021February 2026Abandon5110NoNo
17522237METHOD FOR ENCODING DNA/RNA SEQUENCES BASED ON BIDIRECTIONAL TRINUCLEOTIDE POSITION-SPECIFIC PROPENSITIES AND POINTWISE JOINT MUTUAL INFORMATIONNovember 2021January 2026Abandon5010NoNo
17607080METHOD FOR DETECTING OUTLIER OF THEORETICAL MASSESOctober 2021January 2026Abandon5110NoNo
17050372SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING PATHOGEN NUCLEIC ACID LOAD TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SUBJECT HAS A CANCER CONDITIONOctober 2020October 2024Abandon4811NoNo

Appeals Overview

No appeal data available for this record. This may indicate that no appeals have been filed or decided for applications in this dataset.

Examiner PLAYER, ROBERT AUSTIN - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner PLAYER, ROBERT AUSTIN works in Art Unit 1686 and has examined 5 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 0.0%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 51 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner PLAYER, ROBERT AUSTIN's allowance rate of 0.0% places them in the 0% 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 PLAYER, ROBERT AUSTIN receive 1.00 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 8% 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 PLAYER, ROBERT AUSTIN is 51 months. This places the examiner in the 4% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.

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 90% 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 3% 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.

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 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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