USPTO Examiner DIVECHA KAMAL B - Art Unit 2453

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17087295SESSION MONITORING FOR SELECTIVE INTERVENTIONNovember 2020March 2024Allow4020NoNo
16649797ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICEMarch 2020October 2023Abandon4340NoNo
16485143AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND AUTHENTICATION AGENCY METHOD THEREOFAugust 2019May 2024Abandon5710NoNo
16179836DETERMINING STORAGE FOR OBJECTS OF VARIOUS SIZES WHILE MAXIMIZING UTILIZATION AND ACCESSNovember 2018December 2020Abandon2510NoNo
16176489MULTI-SESSION LOW LATENCY ENCODINGOctober 2018October 2022Abandon4750YesNo
16172419COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMAL PLACEMENT AND EXECUTION OF SOFTWARE WORKLOADS IN A GEOGRAPHICALLY DISTRIBUTED NETWORK OF COMPUTE NODESOctober 2018January 2023Abandon5140YesYes
15388620SYNCHRONIZED COMMUNICATION PLATFORMDecember 2016May 2019Abandon2910NoNo
15360744System for Synchronizing Nodes on a NetworkNovember 2016November 2017Abandon1110NoNo
15280816APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTENT NOTIFICATIONSeptember 2016October 2022Abandon6090YesNo
14964350CLOUD-BASED PERSONAL SERVICES SYSTEMDecember 2015May 2018Abandon2910NoNo
14938920SERVER CLUSTER PATCH TRACKING TO FACILITATE CODE LEVEL MATCHING OF ADDED SERVERSNovember 2015July 2017Abandon2020YesNo
14931556INSTANT INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONLINE SPORTS TEAMSNovember 2015April 2018Abandon3010NoNo
14799757UNIFIED MESSAGING PLATFORM FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVE LIST OBJECTSJuly 2015August 2018Abandon3720NoNo
14571904REQUEST DISTRIBUTION METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUSDecember 2014September 2017Abandon3310NoNo
14386803LIVE VIDEO CONTENT EXCHANGESeptember 2014May 2017Abandon3210NoNo
14486492SYSTEM, COMPUTER PRODUCT, AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A CLOUD SERVICE WITH PRIVATE STORAGESeptember 2014February 2017Abandon2910NoNo
14461916Location Information from a Mobile DeviceAugust 2014September 2017Abandon3710NoNo
14313351AVN FOR VEHICLE AND MOBILE DEVICEJune 2014April 2017Abandon3420NoNo
14312587SOFTWARE INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC MESSAGING CARDSJune 2014January 2017Abandon3110NoNo
14357610METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTED COLLABORATIVE FILTERINGMay 2014November 2016Abandon3010NoNo
14272479Method For Sharing By Wireless Non-Volatile MemoryMay 2014January 2017Abandon3220NoNo
14008548Method and System for Providing Multimedia Content Sharing Service While Conducting Communication ServiceDecember 2013October 2016Abandon3701NoNo
13945358IWARP RDMA READ EXTENSIONSJuly 2013September 2016Allow3810NoNo
13943730NETWORK SERVICE PROVIDER SELECTION FOR VEHICLE-CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICESJuly 2013November 2016Abandon4020NoNo
13869966DECENTRALIZED ADMINISTRATION OF ACCESS TO TARGET SYSTEMS IN IDENTITY MANAGEMENTApril 2013October 2018Abandon6060YesYes
13804488PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE, DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND DATA MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMarch 2013April 2017Abandon4940NoNo
13734269SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR SELECTING A CONTENT DELIVERY METHOD BASED ON DEMAND FOR PARTICULAR CONTENT BY CUSTOMERSJanuary 2013June 2017Abandon5430NoNo
13533525ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CLOUD STORAGE SYSTEM FOR MANAGING CLOUD STORAGE SPACES, METHOD AND TANGIBLE EMBODIED COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM THEREOFJune 2012February 2017Abandon5640NoNo
13385375STREAMING MEDIA DELIVERY SYSTEMFebruary 2012September 2012Allow700YesNo
12984533Method And Apparatus For Protecting Against A Rogue CertificateJanuary 2011February 2017Abandon6070NoNo
12800152STREAMING MEDIA BUFFERING SYSTEMMay 2010July 2011Allow1510YesNo
11768323METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SYNCHRONIZING CONTENT DIRECTORY SERVICE IN UNIVERSAL PLUG AND PLAY NETWORKJune 2007July 2017Abandon60130NoYes
11350430Policy administration and provisioningFebruary 2006May 2017Abandon60140NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner DIVECHA, KAMAL B.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
6.5%
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
5
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
5
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
3.6%
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, 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

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 DIVECHA, KAMAL B - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner DIVECHA, KAMAL B works in Art Unit 2453 and has examined 33 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 12.1%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 37 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner DIVECHA, KAMAL B's allowance rate of 12.1% places them in the 2% 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 DIVECHA, KAMAL B receive 3.00 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 83% 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 DIVECHA, KAMAL B is 37 months. This places the examiner in the 32% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +20.9% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by DIVECHA, KAMAL B. This interview benefit is in the 64% 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, 1.9% 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 5.0% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 7% 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 0.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 0% 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, 50.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 45% 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 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 20% 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.

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.