USPTO Examiner KELLEY HEIDI RIVIERE - Art Unit 1765

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17256721METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COPOLYMER FOAM WITH POLYAMIDE BLOCKS AND POLYETHER BLOCKSDecember 2020February 2025Abandon5020NoYes
17120532Organometallic Complex, Light-Emitting Element, Light-Emitting Device, Electronic Device, and Lighting DeviceDecember 2020January 2024Abandon3701NoNo
17110768RESIN COMPOSITION FOR FOAM, FOAM, AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF FOAMDecember 2020April 2024Abandon4020NoNo
17051917SELF-HEALING CROSS-LINKABLE SHELLSOctober 2020March 2024Abandon4001NoNo
17083356Precursors and Flowable CVD Methods for Making Low-K Films to Fill Surface FeaturesOctober 2020September 2023Abandon3501NoNo
17051306FLAME RETARDANT COATING FILMOctober 2020October 2023Abandon3610NoNo
17049618Foamed Polyolefin Compositions for Wire and Cable CoatingOctober 2020April 2024Abandon4220NoNo
17048379USE OF VULCANISATES COMPRISING HNBR-PEG ACRYLATE COPOLYMER IN CONTACT WITH COOLANTOctober 2020March 2024Abandon4110NoNo
17042004TRANSIENT POLYMER FORMULATIONS, ARTICLES THEREOF, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAMESeptember 2020March 2024Abandon4210NoNo
16963587SOLVENT-FREE CURABLE SILICONE RELEASING AGENT COMPOSITION AND RELEASE SHEETJuly 2020September 2023Abandon3810NoNo
16933202Polymeric Non-Woven MatJuly 2020March 2024Abandon4420YesYes
16925842LEUCO POLYMERS AS BLUING AGENTS IN LAUNDRY CARE COMPOSITIONSJuly 2020May 2023Abandon3411NoNo
16767303AEROGEL PRECURSOR AND AEROGEL PRODUCED USING SAMEMay 2020July 2023Allow3810NoNo
16761370POLYURETHANE FOAM COMPOSITE PANELMay 2020April 2024Abandon4710NoNo
166960313D PRINTING HEAT RESISTANT SUPPORT MATERIALNovember 2019May 2023Abandon4121YesNo
16479308AQUEOUS SILICONE DISPERSION, COATING FILM AND COSMETICJuly 2019May 2023Abandon4650NoNo
16469548POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION FOR NON-ORIENTED FILM WITH IMRPOVED OXYGEN BARRIER PROPERTYJune 2019May 2023Abandon4770NoNo
16316808CAVITY SEALING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLESJanuary 2019March 2024Abandon6040NoNo
15740849POLYMER COMPOSITION, ITS METHOD OF PREPARATION AND USEDecember 2017May 2023Abandon6080NoNo
15507915AMIDE ELASTOMER FOAM PARTICLES, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, FOAM MOLDED BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FOAM MOLDED BODYMarch 2017March 2024Abandon6080NoYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner KELLEY, HEIDI RIVIERE.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
2.7%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 0.0% reversal rate, the PTAB affirms the examiner's rejections in the vast majority of cases. This reversal rate is in the bottom 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals face significant challenges here.

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
1.7%
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

Appeals to PTAB face challenges. Ensure your case has strong merit before committing to full Board review.

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

Examiner KELLEY, HEIDI RIVIERE - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner KELLEY, HEIDI RIVIERE works in Art Unit 1765 and has examined 20 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 5.0%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 42 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner KELLEY, HEIDI RIVIERE's allowance rate of 5.0% 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 KELLEY, HEIDI RIVIERE receive 2.45 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 67% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues a slightly above-average number of office actions.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by KELLEY, HEIDI RIVIERE is 42 months. This places the examiner in the 18% 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 -5.6% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by KELLEY, HEIDI RIVIERE. This interview benefit is in the 6% 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 1% 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.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 0.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 0% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: This examiner rarely withdraws rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. If you file an appeal, be prepared to fully prosecute it to a PTAB decision. Per MPEP § 1207, the examiner will prepare an Examiner's Answer maintaining the rejections.

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 6% 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 7% 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.
  • 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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