USPTO Examiner GIRI PURSOTTAM - Art Unit 2188

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18619562MODEL OBJECT FOR VISUALLY INDICATING OVER AND UNDER REMOVALS OF MATERIAL DURING A PROCEDUREMarch 2024April 2025Abandon1310NoNo
18224660METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING WATER-INDUCED ROCK STRENGTH DETERIORATION BASED ON DISCRETE ELEMENT METHODJuly 2023May 2025Abandon2230YesNo
17482905OPTIMIZATION SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHODSeptember 2021September 2025Abandon4810NoNo
17480080MODEL OBJECT FOR VISUALLY INDICATING OVER AND UNDER REMOVALS OF MATERIAL DURING A PROCEDURESeptember 2021April 2025Abandon4310NoNo
17414820OBJECT MANUFACTURING SIMULATIONJune 2021September 2025Abandon5120NoNo
17315277ROBUST OPTIMIZATION DESIGN METHOD FOR MECHANICAL ARM BASED ON HYBRID INTERVAL AND BOUNDED PROBABILISTIC UNCERTAINTIESMay 2021April 2025Abandon4820NoNo
17287699INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHODApril 2021February 2025Abandon4620NoNo
17167999SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS MULTI-BIN PARCEL LOADING SYSTEMFebruary 2021March 2025Allow4920YesNo
17037239PREDICTING INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION NETWORK PERFORMANCESeptember 2020December 2024Abandon5050YesNo
16754454CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUMApril 2020February 2025Abandon5820YesNo
16653309METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PROCESS VARIABLE WITH A CLASSIFIER FOR SELECTING A MODEL FOR DETERMINING THE PROCESS VARIABLEOctober 2019September 2025Abandon6050YesNo
16434793Asset Optimization Using Integrated Modeling, Optimization, and Artificial IntelligenceJune 2019April 2025Abandon6050YesNo
16292664ADAPTABLE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODSMarch 2019February 2025Abandon6060YesNo
16325184Fluid Production Network Leak DetectionFebruary 2019September 2025Abandon6050YesYes
16257348SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING BUILD PARAMETERS IN AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS BASED ON A THERMAL MODEL AND SENSOR DATAJanuary 2019September 2025Abandon6060YesNo
16184850SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE DIGITAL VERIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIONNovember 2018May 2025Abandon6080NoNo
15914752EARTH-BORING TOOL MONITORING SYSTEM FOR SHOWING RELIABILITY OF AN EARTH-BORING TOOL AND RELATED METHODSMarch 2018July 2025Abandon6040YesYes

Appeals Overview

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

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
2
Examiner Affirmed
2
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
5.4%
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
3.4%
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 GIRI, PURSOTTAM - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner GIRI, PURSOTTAM works in Art Unit 2188 and has examined 15 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 6.7%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 58 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner GIRI, PURSOTTAM's allowance rate of 6.7% 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 GIRI, PURSOTTAM receive 3.73 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 96% 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 GIRI, PURSOTTAM is 58 months. This places the examiner in the 1% 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 +11.1% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by GIRI, PURSOTTAM. This interview benefit is in the 45% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide a below-average benefit with this examiner.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 3.3% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 2% 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.

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 7% 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 0.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 1% 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.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 13% 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 15% 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.
  • 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 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.

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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