USPTO Examiner SRIVASTAVA VIVEK - Art Unit 2449

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18648699SERVICE APPLICATION DETECTION WITH SMART CACHINGApril 2024June 2025Allow1300NoNo
17941049Access Load Control in Peer-to-Peer NetworksSeptember 2022July 2025Allow3410NoNo
15764772Methods, Apparatus and Systems For Information-Centric Networking (ICN) Based Surrogate Server Management Under Dynamic Conditions And Varying ConstraintsMarch 2018June 2021Abandon3820NoNo
15694487NETWORK COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR LABORATORY INSTRUMENTSSeptember 2017December 2019Abandon2710NoNo
14948147DATA REPLICATION IN A DATA STORAGE SYSTEM HAVING A DISJOINTED NETWORKNovember 2015August 2020Abandon5730NoNo
14840809REAL TIME DATA STREAMING FROM A MAINFRAME COMPUTER TO OFF PLATFORM DESTINATIONSAugust 2015February 2020Abandon5331NoYes
14600167CONTENT PROVIDING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTJanuary 2015March 2017Abandon2610NoNo
14600110CHAT SYSTEMJanuary 2015March 2017Abandon2610NoNo
14499683Session Handling in a Stateless Communication EnvironmentSeptember 2014August 2017Abandon3520NoNo
14379282A method and a system for generating dynamic recommendations in a distributed networking systemAugust 2014March 2017Abandon3110NoNo
14310198Proactive Change of Communication ModelsJune 2014April 2017Abandon3420NoNo
14310529COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING DATA ASSOCIATION PROGRAM AND DATA ASSOCIATION METHODJune 2014May 2017Abandon3420NoNo
14169231METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR SYNCING CONTACTS ON MULTIPLE DEVICESJanuary 2014April 2017Abandon3930YesNo
14236104METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA COMMUNICATION IN HIERARCHICALLY STRUCTURED NETWORKJanuary 2014March 2017Abandon3820NoNo
14129774CONTEXTUAL BROWSER COMPOSITION AND KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATIONDecember 2013March 2017Abandon3820YesNo
14140641MECHANISM FOR FACILITATING DYNAMIC GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION OF CANNED RESPONSES ON COMPUTING DEVICESDecember 2013July 2017Abandon4240NoNo
14140809Method, sharing platform, and system for sharing image-editing actionDecember 2013March 2017Abandon3920NoNo
14097176Apparatus, System, and Method for Reducing Data to Facilitate Identification and Presentation of Data VariationsDecember 2013July 2017Abandon4320NoNo
14048396VEHICLE INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEMOctober 2013January 2017Abandon4030NoNo
13947396METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONSJuly 2013June 2017Abandon4740NoNo
13722605Cloud Remote WakeupDecember 2012March 2017Abandon5130NoNo
13627369APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTEGRALLY MANAGING MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICESSeptember 2012February 2020Abandon6091NoYes
13408362Processing Data Relating To A Communication EventFebruary 2012April 2016Abandon5030NoNo
13252583System and Method for Optimizing the Physical Development of AthletesOctober 2011November 2014Abandon3710YesNo
13195866Method of Performing Multiple Connection and Related Communication DeviceAugust 2011December 2015Abandon5340NoNo
13042883Techniques For Delivering Personalized Content With A Real-Time Routing NetworkMarch 2011January 2015Abandon4750YesNo
12968761OPEN ACCESS POINT, TERMINAL AND INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD THEREOFDecember 2010May 2015Abandon5321NoNo
12779372DELIVERY OF TARGETED CONTENT RELATED TO A LEARNED AND PREDICTED FUTURE BEHAVIOR BASED ON SPATIAL, TEMPORAL, AND USER ATTRIBUTES AND BEHAVIORAL CONSTRAINTSMay 2010August 2015Abandon6030NoNo
12799794System and method for conditionally transmitting one or more locum tenentesApril 2010March 2015Abandon5841YesNo
12534579WORKFLOW AUTOMATION & REQUEST PROCESSINGAugust 2009September 2015Abandon6040NoNo
12129119User-Mode Prototypes in Kernel-Mode Protocol StacksMay 2008November 2014Abandon6041YesNo
11669660System and Method For Transactional, Addressable CommunicationJanuary 2007April 2015Abandon6060YesNo

Appeals Overview

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

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
2.8%
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 SRIVASTAVA, VIVEK - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner SRIVASTAVA, VIVEK works in Art Unit 2449 and has examined 31 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 3.2%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 42 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner SRIVASTAVA, VIVEK's allowance rate of 3.2% places them in the 0% 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 SRIVASTAVA, VIVEK receive 2.87 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 93% 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 SRIVASTAVA, VIVEK is 42 months. This places the examiner in the 5% 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 -4.2% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by SRIVASTAVA, VIVEK. This interview benefit is in the 4% 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, 0.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 0% 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 0% 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.

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 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 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.
  • 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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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.