USPTO Examiner LAGOR ALEXANDER - Art Unit 2437

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18607384Digital Key Authentication Utilizing Device MetadataMarch 2024October 2025Allow1900NoNo
18685831DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVISIONING AND UPDATING SECURITY INFORMATION & EVENT MANAGEMENT ARTIFACTS FOR MULTIPLE TENANTSFebruary 2024September 2025Allow1930YesYes
18377788PROCESSOR THAT MITIGATES SIDE CHANNEL ATTACKS BY PREVENTING CACHE MEMORY STATE FROM BEING AFFECTED BY A MISSING LOAD OPERATION BY INHIBITING OR CANCELING A FILL REQUEST OF THE LOAD OPERATION IF AN OLDER LOAD GENERATES A NEED FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL EXCEPTIONOctober 2023August 2025Allow2310YesNo
17902719CONSENT-BASED AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM FOR TAXATION AND CONSUMER SERVICESSeptember 2022September 2025Allow3610NoNo
17592356SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR EXTENDABLE MICRONETSFebruary 2022October 2025Allow4510YesNo
17579720AUTONOMOUS MACHINE OPERATION WITH BLOCKCHAIN AUTHENTICATIONJanuary 2022April 2025Abandon3920YesNo
17486678INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS TO PREVENT TAMPERING AND VERIFY THE INTEGRITY OF NON-VOLATILE DATA STORED WITHIN NON-VOLATILE MEMORYSeptember 2021January 2025Allow4020NoNo
15429590COMPRESSING ENCRYPTED DATA WITHOUT THE ENCRYPTION KEYFebruary 2017March 2017Allow100NoNo
14993577COMPRESSING ENCRYPTED DATA WITHOUT THE ENCRYPTION KEYJanuary 2016October 2016Allow910YesNo
14949307Extracting Entropy From Machine VibrationNovember 2015September 2017Allow2230YesNo
14845309AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM USING PASSWORD AS THE AUTHENTICATION KEYSeptember 2015June 2017Allow2110NoNo
14713493Polymorphic Treatment of Annotated ContentMay 2015May 2017Allow2410YesNo
14712777MITIGATING A COMPROMISED NETWORK ON CHIPMay 2015January 2017Allow2010YesNo
14659082APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING MESSAGE DATAMarch 2015April 2017Allow2530NoNo
14659024APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING MESSAGE DATAMarch 2015March 2017Allow2430YesNo
14600394NODE DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD AND NETWORK SYSTEMJanuary 2015December 2016Allow2310NoNo
14581055COMPRESSING ENCRYPTED DATA WITHOUT THE ENCRYPTION KEYDecember 2014November 2015Allow1010NoNo
14572060USING TRUSTED EXECUTION ENVIRONMENTS FOR SECURITY OF CODE AND DATADecember 2014November 2017Allow3520YesYes
14318394DOMAIN POLICY SPECIFICATION AND ENFORCEMENTJune 2014January 2016Allow1930YesNo
14106225NETWORK ENCRYPTED DATA OBJECT STORED ON AN ENCRYPTED FILE SYSTEMDecember 2013February 2017Allow3840YesNo
13911211EDITING DIGITAL FILMJune 2013August 2016Allow3830YesNo
13869256METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROAMING DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT CONTENT IN DEVICEApril 2013November 2015Allow3120NoNo
13793941RECOMMENDATION ENGINE FOR UNIFIED IDENTITY MANAGEMENT ACROSS INTERNAL AND SHARED COMPUTING APPLICATIONSMarch 2013October 2014Allow1920YesNo
13764524APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING MESSAGE DATAFebruary 2013April 2017Allow5041YesYes
13763914SECURING DISPLAY OUTPUT DATA AGAINST MALICIOUS SOFTWARE ATTACKSFebruary 2013June 2015Allow2820YesNo
13763116BARCODE AUTHENTICATION FOR RESOURCE REQUESTSFebruary 2013February 2016Allow3740YesNo
13762195Method for protecting the integrity of a fixed-length data structureFebruary 2013January 2016Allow3530NoNo
13388992Method for Generating Cryptographic Half-Keys, and Associated SystemJuly 2012June 2014Allow2920YesNo
12925103SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GENERATING ENCRYPTION/DECRYPTION KEYS AND ENCRYPTING/DECRYPTING A DERIVATIVE WORKOctober 2010September 2014Allow4730YesNo
12823278PHYSICALLY UNCLONABLE FUNCTION IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THRESHOLD VOLTAGE COMPARISONJune 2010August 2013Allow3820YesNo
12760091SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENCRYPTING A DERIVATIVE WORK USING A CIPHER CREATED FROM ITS SOURCEApril 2010December 2012Abandon3220YesNo
12600808METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING INTERNET USER IDENTITYNovember 2009December 2012Allow3650YesNo
12610754COMPRESSING BLOCK-CIPHER ENCRYPTED DATANovember 2009August 2014Allow5831YesNo
12169103DELTA-SIGMA MODULATED VIDEO PLAYBACK APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUMJuly 2008November 2013Allow6020NoNo
12025678DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED USE OF COMPUTING DEVICES BASED ON BEHAVIORAL PATTERNSFebruary 2008July 2013Allow6030YesNo
11996525ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEM FOR NON-DUPLICATION OF AUDIO FILESJanuary 2008November 2011Allow4620YesNo
11970421EDITING DIGITAL FILMJanuary 2008April 2013Allow6020YesNo
11968410DETAILED INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDERJanuary 2008June 2012Allow5430YesNo
11732199Method and apparatus for generating one-time passwordsApril 2007September 2014Allow6060YesYes
11681277MULTI-DOMAIN DYNAMIC GROUP VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKSMarch 2007December 2013Allow6080YesNo
11671141SECURE PROCESSOR ARRANGEMENT HAVING SHARED MEMORYFebruary 2007June 2012Allow6050YesNo
11572635METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPUTATIONAL TRANSFORMATIONJanuary 2007January 2012Allow6040YesNo
11653182ENCRYPTION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ENCRYPTION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMJanuary 2007July 2010Allow4210NoNo
11619856SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURITY PLANNING WITH SOFT SECURITY CONSTRAINTSJanuary 2007October 2011Allow5750NoNo
11335892SMART PASSWORD DETERMINATIONJanuary 2006December 2012Allow6040YesNo

Appeals Overview

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

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
3
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(33.3%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(66.7%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
52.2%
Higher 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, 33.3% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is above the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal can be an effective strategy for prompting reconsideration.

Strategic Recommendations

Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Examiner LAGOR, ALEXANDER - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner LAGOR, ALEXANDER works in Art Unit 2437 and has examined 39 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 97.4%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 37 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner LAGOR, ALEXANDER's allowance rate of 97.4% 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 LAGOR, ALEXANDER receive 2.77 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 81% 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 LAGOR, ALEXANDER is 37 months. This places the examiner in the 33% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a -3.6% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by LAGOR, ALEXANDER. 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, 37.5% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 85% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. If you receive a final rejection, filing an RCE with substantive amendments or arguments has a strong likelihood of success.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 20.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 24% 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 8% 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 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 90% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 66.7% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1207.01, all appeals must go through a mandatory appeal conference. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration even before you file an Appeal Brief.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 44.4% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 37% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions show below-average success regarding this examiner's actions. Ensure you have a strong procedural basis before filing.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 2.6% of allowed cases (in the 77% 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 18% 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 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.
  • RCEs are effective: This examiner has a high allowance rate after RCE compared to others. If you receive a final rejection and have substantive amendments or arguments, an RCE is likely to be successful.
  • Appeal filing as negotiation tool: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
  • 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.

Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances will IronCrow AI be liable for any outcome, decision, or action resulting from your reliance on the statistics, analysis, or recommendations presented in this report. Past prosecution patterns do not guarantee future results.

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.