USPTO Examiner DOLLINGER TONIA LYNN MEONSKE - Art Unit 2459

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18403322DYNAMIC INTERACTIVE NETWORK SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ONLINE SERVICE AND SOCIAL COMMUNITY FOR ENGAGING, LEARNING, AND TRAINING SKILLS FOR MENTAL HEALTHJanuary 2024May 2025Abandon1610NoNo
18558713REMOTE DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS (RDMA) SUPPORT IN CELLULAR NETWORKSNovember 2023January 2026Allow2711NoNo
18234319SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC USER INTERACTION FOR IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTHAugust 2023May 2025Abandon2120NoNo
18275467SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELAY MEASUREMENT IN FRONTHAUL NETWORK USING HARDWARE TIMESTAMPINGAugust 2023February 2026Allow3010NoNo
18335535METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING QUALITY AND PDU LOSS RATE IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR XR SERVICEJune 2023December 2025Allow3010NoNo
18296887PUCCH TRANSMISSIONS WITH MULTICAST HARQ-ACK INFORMATIONApril 2023June 2025Allow2700YesNo
18181391SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS TO DETERMINE RADIO ACCESS NETWORK ANTENNA PERFORMANCE IMPACTMarch 2023May 2025Allow2600NoNo
17996408MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND QUALITY CONTROL APPARATUSOctober 2022August 2025Allow3410NoNo
17962343METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESOLVING TRANSMISSION CONFLICTS IN WIRELESS NETWORKOctober 2022February 2026Allow4010NoNo
17955932RANDOM ACCESS METHOD AND APPARATUS AND RESOURCE CONFIGURATION METHOD AND APPARATUSSeptember 2022February 2026Allow4010NoNo
17953189METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING CONTINUITY OF DATA FLOW IN 5G NETWORKSSeptember 2022January 2026Allow4010YesNo
17825608Systems and Methods for Automatic Generation of Social Media Networks and InteractionsMay 2022August 2025Allow3930YesNo
17711502SIMULATING NETWORK FLOW CONTROLApril 2022January 2026Allow4610NoNo
17545730NETWORK ATTACHED MEMORY USING SELECTIVE RESOURCE MIGRATIONDecember 2021August 2025Allow4430YesYes
17309768CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKJune 2021July 2025Allow4930NoYes
17329637REMOTE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICEMay 2021January 2025Abandon4420YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner DOLLINGER, TONIA LYNN MEONSKE.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
2
Examiner Affirmed
0
(0.0%)
Examiner Reversed
2
(100.0%)
Reversal Percentile
93.3%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 100.0% reversal rate, the PTAB has reversed the examiner's rejections more often than affirming them. This reversal rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals are more successful here than in most other areas.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
3
Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(66.7%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(33.3%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
91.6%
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, 66.7% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Strategic Recommendations

Appeals to PTAB show good success rates. If you have a strong case on the merits, consider fully prosecuting the appeal to a Board decision.

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

Examiner DOLLINGER, TONIA LYNN MEONSKE - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner DOLLINGER, TONIA LYNN MEONSKE works in Art Unit 2459 and has examined 3 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 66.7%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 44 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner DOLLINGER, TONIA LYNN MEONSKE's allowance rate of 66.7% places them in the 28% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by DOLLINGER, TONIA LYNN MEONSKE receive 2.67 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 78% 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 DOLLINGER, TONIA LYNN MEONSKE is 44 months. This places the examiner in the 14% 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 DOLLINGER, TONIA LYNN MEONSKE. This interview benefit is in the 0% 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, 25.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 38% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show below-average effectiveness with this examiner. Carefully evaluate whether an RCE or continuation is the better strategy.

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.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 50.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 16% 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.

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:

  • 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.