USPTO Examiner ZAND KAMBIZ - Art Unit 2434

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18694274PROPAGATING LOCKING SCRIPTSMarch 2024October 2025Allow1910NoNo
18025870DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUMMarch 2023February 2026Allow3520YesNo
18146065DETECTING MALWARE INFECTION PATH IN A CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT UTILIZING A SECURITY GRAPHDecember 2022October 2025Allow3420NoNo
18046169GENERATING POST-QUANTUM PRE-SHARED KEYSOctober 2022February 2026Allow4010YesNo
17917795METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NEURAL NETWORK CIRCUITOctober 2022July 2025Allow3300YesNo
17958775SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND CLOCK CONTROL METHODOctober 2022November 2025Allow3710YesNo
17953991PARALLEL COMPUTING SCHEME GENERATION FOR NEURAL NETWORKSSeptember 2022July 2025Allow3300YesNo
17950918NETWORK CONNECTIVITY BASED ON USER IDENTITYSeptember 2022November 2025Allow3810NoNo
17884000ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING DIFFERENT LOGIN PROCESS ACCORDING TO AUTHENTICATION TYPE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOFAugust 2022February 2026Allow4230YesNo
17862852SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXECUTION OF INFERENCE MODELS ACROSS MULTIPLE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMSJuly 2022May 2025Allow3500YesNo
17855366MACHINE-LEARNED NEURAL NETWORK ARCHITECTURES FOR INCREMENTAL LIFT PREDICTIONSJune 2022May 2025Allow3500YesNo
17850563SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSERTING TRANSACTIONS INTO TRANSACTION POOLSJune 2022March 2025Abandon3210NoNo
17842482DISTRIBUTED LEDGER FOR INSTANTANEOUS CONSENSUS OF A DIGITAL TWINJune 2022April 2025Abandon3410NoNo
17837290Application Security Context from Traces and SnapshotsJune 2022October 2025Allow4030YesNo
17805365Embedded Subscriber Identity Module Non-Fungible Token SystemJune 2022November 2025Allow4130YesNo
16933953USER AUTHENTICATION BASED ON CONFIDENCE LEVELS FOR IDENTITY PREDICTIONSJuly 2020December 2023Abandon4120NoNo
16795938DYNAMIC BIOMETRIC UPDATINGFebruary 2020September 2023Abandon4340YesNo
16569043INDEX BASED RANSOMWARE CATEGORIZATIONSeptember 2019November 2025Allow6060YesYes
15204234LOW FRICTION DEVICE ENROLLMENTJuly 2016August 2019Abandon3811NoNo
15141891OFFLOADING STORAGE ENCRYPTION OPERATIONSApril 2016August 2019Abandon4000NoNo
14975862Thin Client Unit apparatus to transport intra-vehicular data on a communication networkDecember 2015June 2018Abandon3010NoNo
14708229SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING EYE SIGNALS WITH SECURE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONSMay 2015March 2017Allow2220YesNo
14683919DATA LOSS PREVENTION DURING APP EXECUTION USING E-MAIL ENFORCEMENT ON A MOBILE DEVICEApril 2015December 2016Abandon2010NoNo
13217667SELECTIVELY RECEIVING MEDIA CONTENTAugust 2011June 2013Abandon2210NoNo
13183259CALCULATING QUANTITATIVE ASSET RISKJuly 2011April 2014Abandon3320NoNo
12891348SELECTIVELY RECEIVING MEDIA CONTENTSeptember 2010July 2013Abandon3410NoNo
12536029INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEMAugust 2009September 2012Abandon3810NoNo
12314515Method for security handling in a wireless access system supporting multicast broadcast servicesDecember 2008May 2012Abandon4110NoNo
12331060AUTHENTICATION OF CONTROLLED DOSING PROCESSESDecember 2008September 2012Abandon4520NoNo
12329453NON-VOLATILE STORAGE OF ENCRYPTED DATADecember 2008July 2012Abandon4420NoNo
12293004QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND OPTICAL DEVICESeptember 2008June 2012Abandon4510NoNo
12231435Method and system for combating malware with keystroke logging functionalitySeptember 2008January 2013Abandon5220YesNo
12130159PROTECTION AND SECURITY PROVISIONING USING ON-THE-FLY VIRTUALIZATIONMay 2008July 2012Abandon5020NoNo
12129992Vehicle Diagnostic System Security with Memory CardMay 2008January 2016Abandon6040NoYes
12038907CONTENT SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD BETWEEN DEVICES USING BROADCAST ENCRYPTION, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED DEVICEFebruary 2008August 2015Abandon6020NoYes
11780490METHOD FOR WRITING DATA INTO STORAGE ON CHIP AND SYSTEM THEREOFJuly 2007November 2010Abandon4010NoNo
11796004Authentication method and apparatus between an internet site and on-line customers using customer-specific streamed audio or video signalsApril 2007November 2010Abandon4310NoNo
11558197METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING USAGE OF ON-LINE CONTENTNovember 2006April 2010Abandon4110NoNo
11519971Method and system for secure data collection and distributionSeptember 2006May 2014Abandon6040NoYes
11517554Information processing method and information processing apparatusSeptember 2006December 2010Abandon5120NoNo
11479670Multimedia distribution systemJune 2006August 2010Abandon5020NoNo
11368114Methods and systems for evaluating and generating anomaly detectorsMarch 2006December 2010Abandon5720NoNo
11270098Data sharing and networking system for integrated remote tool access, data collection and controlNovember 2005January 2011Abandon6020NoNo
09931550System management interrupt generation upon completion of cryptographic operationAugust 2001January 2013Abandon6020NoYes

Appeals Overview

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

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
4
Examiner Affirmed
4
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
6.1%
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
6
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(16.7%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
5
(83.3%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
19.6%
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, 16.7% 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 ZAND, KAMBIZ - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner ZAND, KAMBIZ works in Art Unit 2434 and has examined 29 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 6.9%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 43 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner ZAND, KAMBIZ's allowance rate of 6.9% 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 ZAND, KAMBIZ receive 1.90 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 46% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues fewer office actions than average, which may indicate efficient prosecution or a more lenient examination style.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by ZAND, KAMBIZ is 43 months. This places the examiner in the 16% 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 +50.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by ZAND, KAMBIZ. This interview benefit is in the 93% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner and should be strongly considered as a prosecution strategy. Per MPEP § 713.10, interviews are available at any time before the Notice of Allowance is mailed or jurisdiction transfers to the PTAB.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 16.7% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 14% 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 20.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 3% 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 14% 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 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.
  • Prioritize examiner interviews: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner. Request an interview after the first office action to clarify issues and potentially expedite allowance.
  • 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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