USPTO Examiner PHAM MICHAEL - Art Unit 2153

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18980968DATABASE SYNCHRONIZATION USING RESIZABLE INVERTIBLE BLOOM FILTERS WITH DATABASE SNAPSHOTSDecember 2024December 2025Allow1210NoNo
18902264Method and System for Estimating the Cardinality of InformationSeptember 2024November 2025Allow1410NoNo
18825209DATA REPLICATION SYSTEM AND DATA REPLICATION METHODSeptember 2024March 2026Allow1810NoNo
18819140Social Media Maintenance System and MethodAugust 2024March 2026Allow1810NoNo
18787897Utilizing Replication Tags Associated With Messages To Determine Destinations For Streaming The MessagesJuly 2024March 2026Allow1910YesNo
18786352AUTOMATED CORRECTION OF ATTRIBUTES USING MACHINE-LEARNED LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS (LLMS)July 2024March 2026Allow1910NoNo
18785763DECLARATIVE COMPUTER FRAMEWORK SIGNAL PROPAGATIONJuly 2024March 2026Allow1920YesNo
18664548SCALABLE COLLECTIONS WITHIN A BALANCED CHUNKED TREE DATA STRUCTUREMay 2024October 2025Allow1710YesNo
18648055SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGHLY AVAILABLE DATABASE SERVICEApril 2024June 2025Allow1420YesNo
18611521SYSTEM AND METHOD SUPPORTING LOG ANALYTICS OR OTHER LOG-RELATED FUNCTIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE SYSTEMSMarch 2024November 2025Allow2030YesNo
18427339Scalable Mapping for Database Extent Storage on Physical NodesJanuary 2024October 2025Allow2010YesNo
18453127CONTEXT-AWARE RELEVANCE MODELING IN CONVERSATIONAL SYSTEMSAugust 2023January 2026Allow2940YesNo
18355022COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AND UPDATING REGULATORY DIGITAL TEXTUAL DOCUMENTSJuly 2023October 2025Allow2720NoNo
16414953PERFORMING LOGICAL VALIDATION ON LOADED DATA IN A DATABASEMay 2019May 2021Allow2420YesNo
16151054SCALABLE AND BALANCED DISTRIBUTION OF ASYNCHRONOUS OPERATIONS IN DATA REPLICATION SYSTEMSOctober 2018March 2021Allow2920YesNo
15830163MANAGING BIG DATA ON DOCUMENT BASED NoSQL DATABASESDecember 2017July 2020Allow3210NoNo
15828277DYNAMIC AND ADAPTIVE CONTENT PROCESSING IN CLOUD BASED CONTENT HUBNovember 2017June 2020Allow3110NoNo
15091689DATA WAREHOUSE MODEL VALIDATIONApril 2016October 2019Allow4330YesNo
15012179METHOD TO DELAY LOCKING OF SERVER FILES ON EDITFebruary 2016November 2016Allow1010YesNo
14816563FORMING CROWDS AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO CROWD DATA IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENTAugust 2015December 2016Allow1610NoNo
14811706PREVENTING PAUSES IN ALGORITHMS REQUIRING PRE-IMAGE INFORMATION CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS DURING DATA REPLICATIONJuly 2015March 2017Allow2020YesNo
14690578COMPARISON OF CHARACTER STRINGSApril 2015August 2016Allow1610YesNo
14673616Process Control Method With Integrated Database For Electronically Documenting The Configuration, Modification And Operation Of A Controlled ProcessMarch 2015March 2017Allow2420NoNo
14617531INFORMATION-PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, SYSTEM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY RECORDING OR RECOMMENDING CONTENTFebruary 2015September 2016Allow1930YesNo
14591294PERFORMING LOGICAL VALIDATION ON LOADED DATA IN A DATABASEJanuary 2015March 2019Allow5030NoNo
14480517DYNAMIC CATEGORIZATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC ADVERTISINGSeptember 2014April 2016Allow1920YesNo
14271495MANAGEMENT OF PARALLEL USER INPUTS IN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSMay 2014September 2019Allow6070YesNo
14271538HYBRID DATA BACKUP IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTMay 2014April 2015Allow1110YesNo
13928642Enhanced Document Input ParsingJune 2013May 2016Allow3420YesNo
13754780Document Classification And Characterization Using Human Judgment, Tiered Similarity Analysis And Language/Concept AnalysisJanuary 2013June 2019Allow6060YesNo
13723427FILTERING POSTSDecember 2012January 2015Allow2510YesNo
13621080DYNAMIC CATEGORIZATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC ADVERTISINGSeptember 2012May 2014Allow2010YesNo
13614335INTERESTINGNESS OF DATASeptember 2012May 2014Allow2020NoNo
13563654SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING NOTIFICATIONS RELATED TO NEW MEDIAJuly 2012January 2016Allow4130YesNo
13562244SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MEDIA-RELATED NOTIFICATIONSJuly 2012January 2017Allow5340NoNo
13103814PROCESS CONTROL METHOD WITH INTEGRATED DATABASE FOR ELECTRONICALLY DOCUMENTING THE CONFIGURATION, MODIFICATION AND OPERATION OF A CONTROLLED PROCESSMay 2011December 2014Allow4340YesNo
12744809SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFICATION AND RETRIEVAL OF CHINESE-TYPE CHARACTERS AND CHARACTER COMPONENTSMay 2010December 2012Allow3110YesNo
12749972RANKING OF SEARCH RESULTS BASED ON MICROBLOG DATAMarch 2010February 2014Allow4640NoNo
12404354METHODS FOR GENERATING A PERSONALIZED LIST OF DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH A SEARCH QUERYMarch 2009September 2012Allow4230YesNo
12364041SEMANTIC SEARCH VIA ROLE LABELINGFebruary 2009December 2012Allow4630YesNo
12241944APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MDX POST-ORDER HIERARCHIZE EXPRESSIONSSeptember 2008July 2011Allow3300YesNo
12212794CLASSIFICATION OF DATA IN A HIERARCHICAL DATA STRUCTURESeptember 2008June 2012Allow4520YesNo
12193542REPORT DATABASE DEPENDENCY TRACING THROUGH BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE METADATAAugust 2008June 2014Allow6060YesNo
12192917AUTOMATICALLY EXTRACTING BY-LINE INFORMATIONAugust 2008June 2012Allow4620YesNo
11868498DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENTOctober 2007December 2010Allow3820YesNo
11806832METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MANAGING THE PROCESSING OF EXTRACTED DATAJune 2007July 2010Allow3710YesNo
11006446METHOD AND/OR SYSTEM FOR TAGGING TREESDecember 2004March 2010Allow6041YesNo
10874921IMPACT ANALYSIS IN AN OBJECT MODELJune 2004January 2009Allow5530YesNo
10821949A METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING AND CONVERTING ELECTRONICALLY-STORED DATA FOR ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY AND SUPPORT OF LITIGATION USING A PROCESSOR-BASED DEVICE LOCATED AT A USER-SITEApril 2004March 2010Allow6050YesNo
10791897DOCUMENT CLUSTERING METHOD AND APPARATUS BASED ON COMMON INFORMATION OF DOCUMENTSMarch 2004October 2008Allow5630YesNo
10786863RELATIONAL MODEL FOR MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IN NETWORK DEVICESFebruary 2004September 2011Allow6090NoYes
10484333CANDIDATE SYNONYM SUPPORT DEVICE FOR GENERATING CANDIDATE SYNONYMS THAT CAN HANDLE ABBREVIATIONS, MISPELLINGS, AND THE LIKEJanuary 2004September 2006Abandon3110YesNo
10726345Systems and methods for improved searchingDecember 2003April 2013Allow60110YesNo
10670068METHOD FOR DOCUMENT-SEARCHINGSeptember 2003October 2008Allow6040YesNo
10391118ACCESS CONCURRENCY FOR CACHED AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION IN RELATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEMSMarch 2003January 2011Allow6050NoYes
10376716Method to delay locking of server files on editFebruary 2003November 2013Allow60170YesNo
10376873METHOD FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE FILE STATES FOR REPLICATED FILESFebruary 2003December 2010Allow60100YesNo
10348423SELECTION BINS FOR BROWSING, ANNOTATING, SORTING, CLUSTERING, AND FILTERING MEDIA OBJECTSJanuary 2003January 2009Allow6070YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner PHAM, MICHAEL.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
4.6%
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
2
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
2.9%
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 PHAM, MICHAEL - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner PHAM, MICHAEL works in Art Unit 2153 and has examined 45 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 97.8%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 42 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner PHAM, MICHAEL's allowance rate of 97.8% places them in the 89% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner is more likely to allow applications than most examiners at the USPTO.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by PHAM, MICHAEL receive 3.51 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 94% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues more office actions than most examiners, which may indicate thorough examination or difficulty in reaching agreement with applicants.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by PHAM, MICHAEL 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 -2.9% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by PHAM, MICHAEL. This interview benefit is in the 7% 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, 26.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 42% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show below-average effectiveness with this examiner. Carefully evaluate whether an RCE or continuation is the better strategy.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 23.5% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 31% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner shows below-average receptiveness to after-final amendments. You may need to file an RCE or appeal rather than relying on after-final amendment entry.

Pre-Appeal Conference Effectiveness

When applicants request a pre-appeal conference (PAC) with this examiner, 200.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 94% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: Pre-appeal conferences are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. Before filing a full appeal brief, strongly consider requesting a PAC. The PAC provides an opportunity for the examiner and supervisory personnel to reconsider the rejection before the case proceeds to the PTAB.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 66.7% of appeals filed. This is in the 48% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 50.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner shows below-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. Be prepared to fully prosecute appeals if filed.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 75.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 80% 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 15.6% of allowed cases (in the 97% 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 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 12% 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:

  • Expect multiple rounds of prosecution: This examiner issues more office actions than average. Address potential issues proactively in your initial response and consider requesting an interview early in prosecution.
  • Request pre-appeal conferences: PACs are highly effective with this examiner. Before filing a full appeal brief, request a PAC to potentially resolve issues without full PTAB review.
  • Plan for extended prosecution: Applications take longer than average with this examiner. Factor this into your continuation strategy and client communications.
  • 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

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.

No Guarantees: We do not provide any guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the statistics presented above. Patent prosecution statistics are derived from publicly available USPTO data and are subject to data quality limitations, processing errors, and changes in USPTO practices over time.

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Use at Your Own Risk: While we strive to provide accurate and useful prosecution statistics, you should independently verify any information that is material to your prosecution strategy and use your professional judgment in all patent prosecution matters.