USPTO Examiner CHO UN C - Art Unit 2413

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17044134METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING BEAM FAILURE OF A SECONDARY CELLSeptember 2020April 2023Abandon3120NoNo
16899506CONFIGURED GRANT UPLINK CONTROL INFORMATION (UCI) MULTIPLEXING FOR NEW RADIO-UNLICENSED (NR-U)June 2020May 2023Abandon3630NoNo
16892178PRIORITY-BASED FLOW CONTROLJune 2020June 2023Abandon3640NoNo
16883808RADIO LINK STATUS DETERMINATION METHOD AND RADIO LINK STATUS DETERMINATION DEVICEMay 2020August 2023Abandon3940YesNo
16843208METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPORTING CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMApril 2020January 2025Abandon5860YesNo
16608292BASE STATION APPARATUS, TERMINAL APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITOctober 2019October 2023Abandon4860YesNo
16654676SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LTE-U DETECTIONOctober 2019August 2023Abandon4641NoNo
16527479WIRELESS NODE COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMJuly 2019June 2023Abandon4660NoNo
16477680METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REPORTING SEMI-PERSISTENT CHANNEL STATE IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMJuly 2019July 2023Abandon4860YesNo
16358982GATEWAY SYSTEM FOR HETEROGENEOUS FIELDBUSMarch 2019May 2023Abandon4930NoNo
16171697ENHANCED HIGH EFFICIENCY FRAMES FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONSOctober 2018April 2023Abandon5430YesNo
16088120METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ADJUSTING PRIORITIES AMONG LOGICAL CHANNELSSeptember 2018July 2023Abandon5760NoYes
15474778SETTING OF SPATIAL REUSE FIELD FOR HE TRIGGER-BASED PPDUMarch 2017May 2023Abandon6051YesNo
15317423METHOD IN USER EQUIPMENT FOR SELECTING ACCESS NODE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENTDecember 2016December 2018Abandon2510NoNo
15372780SYSTEM AND METHOD OF JITTER BUFFER MANAGEMENTDecember 2016October 2018Abandon2210NoNo
15108137METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING GROUP COMMUNICATION SERVICE ENABLER (GCSE) SERVICE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMJune 2016December 2018Abandon3010NoNo
15108224METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SIGNALS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMJune 2016February 2019Abandon3110NoNo
15144595BASE STATION, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMMay 2016January 2019Abandon3310NoNo
14943095TRANSMISSION ROUTE DESIGN METHOD, TRANSMISSION ROUTE DESIGN SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION ROUTE DESIGN APPARATUSNovember 2015February 2019Abandon3910NoNo
14942972PACKET PROCESSING APPARATUS UTILIZING INGRESS DROP QUEUE MANAGER CIRCUIT TO INSTRUCT BUFFER MANAGER CIRCUIT TO PERFORM CELL RELEASE OF INGRESS PACKET AND ASSOCIATED PACKET PROCESSING METHODNovember 2015January 2019Abandon3810NoNo
14921511CLOUD SUPPORT FOR DISCOVERY AND DATA TRANSFER FOR MOBILE CLIENT DEVICESOctober 2015December 2021Abandon6050YesYes
14748218Mobile traffic optimization and coordination and user experience enhancementJune 2015December 2016Abandon1820YesNo
14709475FLOW-INDEXING FOR DATAPATH PACKET PROCESSINGMay 2015June 2017Abandon2520NoNo
14549170EXTENDED BLOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PROTOCOLNovember 2014January 2019Abandon5040NoNo
14518168DEFAULT DATA PATH FOR NAN AIDED CONNECTIVITYOctober 2014December 2016Abandon2610NoNo
14496694SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MULTIPLE SIGNAL CO-EXISTENCE IN MULTIPLE-USE FREQUENCY SPECTRUMSeptember 2014January 2019Abandon5240YesNo
14469349BACKWARD COMPATIBLE BANDWIDTH EXTENSIONAugust 2014May 2018Abandon45100NoYes
14222680Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Loop DetectionMarch 2014January 2017Abandon3410NoNo
13806479DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECONFIGURING COMPONENT CARRIER IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM THAT OPERATES PLURALITY OF COMPONENT CARRIERS, AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING RRC CONNECTION-RECONFIGURATION MESSAGE THEREFORDecember 2012April 2015Abandon2810NoNo
13806598WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, RECEPTION APPARATUS, RECEPTION CONTROL METHOD, RECEPTION CONTROL PROGRAM, AND PROCESSORDecember 2012April 2015Abandon2810NoNo
13806504PRIORITIZED TRANSFER OF DATA TELEGRAMSDecember 2012September 2015Abandon3320NoNo
13505371METHOD FOR MAPPING AND TRANSMITTING DEMODULATION REFERENCE SIGNAL (DM-RS), COMMUNICATION TERMINAL DEVICE USING SAME, APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING DM-RS, AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING DM-RSMay 2012January 2015Abandon3211NoNo
13505427APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING LAYERS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMMay 2012September 2014Abandon2810NoNo
13115740PREDICTION OF ACTIVITY SESSION FOR MOBILE NETWORK USE OPTIMIZATION AND USER EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENTMay 2011November 2016Abandon6070YesNo
12987013METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DISCONTINUOUS RECEPTION AND/OR DISCONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION FOR A MULTI-CARRIER/MULTI-CELL OPERATIONJanuary 2011May 2014Allow4030NoNo
11343769Call admission to a wireless network based on application-specific quality of service informationJanuary 2006November 2013Abandon6020YesYes
10717065Method and apparatus for scheduling forward data bursts in wireless networkNovember 2003March 2013Allow6040NoYes
10441582Wireless terminals that scan for alternate protocol systems responsive to terminal movement and methods of sameMay 2003July 2013Abandon6080YesYes
10088123COMMUNICATION NETWORK IN PARTICULAR FOR TELEPHONYMarch 2002August 2006Allow5330YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner CHO, UN C.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
5
Examiner Affirmed
4
(80.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(20.0%)
Reversal Percentile
32.5%
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
11
Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(18.2%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
9
(81.8%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
23.3%
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, 18.2% 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 CHO, UN C - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner CHO, UN C works in Art Unit 2413 and has examined 39 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 7.7%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 39 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner CHO, UN C's allowance rate of 7.7% 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 CHO, UN C receive 3.26 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 88% 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 CHO, UN C is 39 months. This places the examiner in the 26% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +0.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by CHO, UN C. This interview benefit is in the 14% 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, 1.7% 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 7.7% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 9% 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, 50.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 44% percentile among all examiners. Note: Pre-appeal conferences show below-average success with this examiner. Consider whether your arguments are strong enough to warrant a PAC request.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 44.4% of appeals filed. This is in the 11% 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 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 91% 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 2.6% of allowed cases (in the 78% 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 17% 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.
  • 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.