USPTO Examiner ELL MATTHEW - Art Unit 2171

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
16902931MICRO FRONTENDS WITH MODEL-BASED STATEJune 2020August 2021Allow1420YesNo
16876214Menu Screen Display Method and Menu Screen Display DeviceMay 2020September 2021Allow1630NoNo
16658051DEFINITION OF A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE DASHBOARD CREATED WITH MANUALLY INPUT CODE AND USER SELECTIONSOctober 2019October 2021Allow2420YesNo
16598544SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT ADHERENCE OR CONFORMANCE ANALYSIS COACHINGOctober 2019October 2021Allow2500NoNo
16543611DATA PROCESSING METHOD, DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM WITH DATA PROCESSING PROGRAM RECORDED THEREONAugust 2019October 2021Allow2630YesNo
16521928NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM WITH FUNCTIONALITY IN RESPONSE TO AN OBJECT AND CHANGE IN CAPACITANCEJuly 2019April 2020Allow820YesNo
16235643SCOPING THE LIFETIME OF PERSONAL DEVICES CONNECTED TO COMMUNAL COMPUTING DEVICESDecember 2018August 2021Allow3240YesNo
16201882INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL INTERFACENovember 2018July 2021Allow3150YesNo
16141305SYSTEM FOR GENERATING MULTIPLE-COMMAND MACROSSeptember 2018March 2023Abandon5450YesNo
15642508METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHARING CONTENT IN VIDEOCONFERENCINGJuly 2017May 2022Abandon5830NoYes
15450475PERSONALIZED PRESENTATION OF CONTENT ON A COMPUTING DEVICEMarch 2017August 2022Abandon6060YesNo
15329487METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING BACKGROUND OF UI CONTROL, AND TERMINALJanuary 2017November 2022Abandon6040YesYes
15258854SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUALLY INDICATING VALUE CHANGES IN A BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSeptember 2016November 2024Allow6060YesYes
14159109TABLE TOP GESTURES FOR MIMICKING MOUSE CONTROLJanuary 2014November 2021Abandon6070NoYes
13781835SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ITEM INQUIRY AND INFORMATION PRESENTATION VIA STANDARD COMMUNICATION PATHSMarch 2013May 2014Allow1520YesNo
12559605VISUALIZATION OF REAL-TIME SOCIAL DATA INFORMATICSSeptember 2009February 2013Allow4120YesNo
12404496METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTORING AN OCCLUDED WINDOW IN APPLICATION SHARING SOFTWAREMarch 2009January 2012Allow3410YesNo
12333698SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN USERS OF AN ONLINE COMMUNITYDecember 2008March 2013Allow5120YesNo
12330006METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ON-DEMAND NARRATION OF A CUSTOMIZED STORYDecember 2008August 2012Allow4420YesNo
12327931ASYNCHRONOUS IMMERSIVE COMMUNICATIONS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSEDecember 2008April 2012Allow4020YesNo
12328298SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION BASED ON AUTOMATED ITEM REDUCTIONDecember 2008August 2012Allow4530NoNo
12328269SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ITEM INQUIRY AND INFORMATION PRESENTATION VIA STANDARD COMMUNICATION PATHSDecember 2008January 2013Allow5040NoNo
12119908CONTEXT BASED SCRIPT GENERATIONMay 2008May 2014Allow6070YesNo
10766673Method, system, and program for navigating filesJanuary 2004April 2014Allow6060YesYes

Appeals Overview

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

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
5
Examiner Affirmed
4
(80.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(20.0%)
Reversal Percentile
32.4%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 20.0% reversal rate, the PTAB affirms the examiner's rejections in the vast majority of cases. This reversal rate is below the USPTO average, indicating that appeals face more challenges here than typical.

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
17.9%
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, 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

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 ELL, MATTHEW - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner ELL, MATTHEW works in Art Unit 2171 and has examined 24 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 79.2%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 44 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner ELL, MATTHEW's allowance rate of 79.2% places them in the 50% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by ELL, MATTHEW receive 3.46 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 91% 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 ELL, MATTHEW is 44 months. This places the examiner in the 15% 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 +16.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by ELL, MATTHEW. This interview benefit is in the 57% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide an above-average benefit with this examiner and are worth considering.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 22.2% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 31% 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 23.1% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 32% 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, 0.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 6% percentile among all examiners. Note: Pre-appeal conferences show limited success with this examiner compared to others. While still worth considering, be prepared to proceed with a full appeal brief if the PAC does not result in favorable action.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 28.6% of appeals filed. This is in the 4% 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, 0.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 2% 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 11% 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 13% 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.
  • 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.

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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