USPTO Examiner TAYLOR NICHOLAS R - Art Unit 2443

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18883271NETWORK SEGMENTATION FOR SECURE NETWORK TUNNELINGSeptember 2024December 2025Allow1500NoNo
18643201INTERIOR GATEWAY PROTOCOL AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SLEEP STATE FOR A NETWORKApril 2024February 2026Allow2220YesNo
18628521HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK HARVESTING MODELING FOR WORKLOAD PLACEMENTApril 2024October 2025Allow1810YesNo
18621225METHOD FOR DETERMINING APPLICATION SERVER FOR A TERMINALMarch 2024October 2025Allow1910NoNo
18443170EXPLAINABLE VULNERABILITY DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM BASED ON DUAL-VIEW CAUSAL REASONINGFebruary 2024July 2025Allow1700YesNo
17691408COORDINATED FREQUENCY USAGE IN MULTI-AP ENVIRONMENTSMarch 2022August 2025Allow4130NoNo
17518500RELAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, RELAY METHOD FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM ON WHICH A PROGRAM IS STOREDNovember 2021May 2024Abandon3020NoNo
17219436Data Capture, Dissemination and Enhanced Visual OverlayMarch 2021August 2025Allow5370YesNo
17074459TRANSFER OF DATA STREAMING SERVICES TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS DATA FLOWOctober 2020August 2024Abandon4560YesNo
16914698METHODS AND SYSTEMS THAT USE FEEDBACK TO DISTRIBUTE AND MANAGE ALERTSJune 2020July 2024Abandon4940NoYes
16643575CONDITIONAL ROUTING DEVICE AND METHODMarch 2020June 2024Abandon5160YesNo
16607095PERMISSION GRANTING METHOD AND SYSTEM BASED ON ONE-TO-ONE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN ROLES AND USERSOctober 2019April 2025Abandon6050NoNo
16584359Updating the Recipients of a Previously Delivered Electronic MessageSeptember 2019October 2023Abandon4850YesNo
15248834Network Packet Latency ManagementAugust 2016March 2023Allow60100YesNo
13562392METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING ELECTRONIC MAILJuly 2012August 2014Allow2420YesNo
13192371SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR INTERFACING ASSETS OF AN ENTITY WITH A SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICEJuly 2011September 2014Allow3730YesNo
13095675CONTENT CONVERSION SYSTEM AND CONTENT CONVERSION SERVERApril 2011August 2014Allow4030YesNo
11470580DETECTING MISSING ELEMENTS IN A STORAGE AREA NETWORK WITH MULTIPLE SOURCES OF INFORMATIONSeptember 2006December 2009Allow3920NoNo
11003848EFFICIENT TRANSFER OF MESSAGES USING RELIABLE MESSAGING PROTOCOLS FOR WEB SERVICESDecember 2004February 2010Allow6010NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner TAYLOR, NICHOLAS R.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
3.7%
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

Filing a Notice of Appeal shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Examiner TAYLOR, NICHOLAS R - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner TAYLOR, NICHOLAS R works in Art Unit 2443 and has examined 13 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 53.8%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 48 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner TAYLOR, NICHOLAS R's allowance rate of 53.8% places them in the 15% 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 TAYLOR, NICHOLAS R receive 4.31 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 98% 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 TAYLOR, NICHOLAS R is 48 months. This places the examiner in the 8% 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 +22.5% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by TAYLOR, NICHOLAS R. This interview benefit is in the 68% 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, 18.8% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 18% 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, 200.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 94% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: Pre-appeal conferences are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. Before filing a full appeal brief, strongly consider requesting a PAC. The PAC provides an opportunity for the examiner and supervisory personnel to reconsider the rejection before the case proceeds to the PTAB.

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, 100.0% 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.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

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

  • 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.
  • Request pre-appeal conferences: PACs are highly effective with this examiner. Before filing a full appeal brief, request a PAC to potentially resolve issues without full PTAB review.
  • 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.
  • 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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