USPTO Examiner PHILLIPS HASSAN A - Art Unit 2467

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
16098975USER TERMINAL AND RADIO COMMUNICATION METHODNovember 2018January 2021Abandon2610NoNo
16180708METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING CENTRALIZED CLUSTERNovember 2018June 2019Abandon700NoNo
16059031COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL FOR DATA TRANSMISSIONAugust 2018May 2020Abandon2210NoNo
15324329ASYMMETRIC COMMUNICATIONJanuary 2017October 2019Abandon3320NoNo
15346290BASE STATION APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR SWITCHING BEARER USED FOR COMMUNICATION OF TERMINAL APPARATUSNovember 2016October 2019Abandon3530NoNo
15345720Robust Mobility Measurements and Inter-Cell Coordination in MMwave Small CellNovember 2016August 2019Abandon3320NoNo
15343880DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUSNovember 2016August 2019Abandon3420NoNo
15124676Method and Apparatus for Channel State Information MeasurementSeptember 2016August 2020Abandon4721NoNo
14780060Mechanism for Providing Communication Resources for Random Access of a User DeviceSeptember 2015August 2017Abandon2310NoNo
14777497NETWORK DEVICE ARCHITECTURE ADJUSTMENTSSeptember 2015July 2017Abandon2210NoNo
14648436BASE STATION DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION METHOD, RECEPTION METHOD, COMMUNICATION METHOD AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITMay 2015November 2017Abandon3020NoNo
14648281MTC RACH PROCEDUREMay 2015June 2017Abandon2420NoNo
14634602PROVIDING CONTEXT INFORMATION RELATING TO MEDIA CONTENT THAT IS BEING PRESENTEDFebruary 2015May 2017Abandon2740NoNo
13962902SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMPROVING STANDBY TIME IN M2M DEVICESAugust 2013September 2017Abandon4950YesNo
13766347APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED APPLICATION COEXISTENCE ON AN ACCESS TERMINAL IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMFebruary 2013May 2017Abandon5140NoNo
13183115METHOD OF SPACE DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS COMMUNICATION USING USER COOPERATION AND SYSTEM OF ENABLING THE METHODJuly 2011May 2017Abandon6050NoYes
13157997REDIRECT CHECKING IN A NETWORK DEVICEJune 2011December 2013Abandon3020YesNo
13041068METHOD AND SYSTEM OF OPERATING A MULTI-USER SYSTEMMarch 2011September 2013Abandon3110NoNo
12376938METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROUTING A PACKET IN MOBILE IP SYSTEMNovember 2009September 2013Abandon5630YesNo
12003308Solution for attach peakDecember 2007January 2014Abandon6030YesNo
11769744DATA STORAGE SYSTEM HAVING PLURAL DATA PIPESJune 2007March 2011Allow4520YesNo
11568944METHODS FOR INCREASED TOLERANCE AGAINST PACKET REORDERING FOR THE SECURE REFERENCE PRINCIPLE IN ROBUST HEADER COMPRESSIONNovember 2006March 2011Allow5320NoNo
11546178SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR AN OFFLOAD ENGINE WITH DMA CAPABILITIESOctober 2006March 2011Allow5420NoNo
11429516NETWORK ELEMENT DISCOVERY USING A NETWORK ROUTING PROTOCOLMay 2006March 2011Allow5940YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner PHILLIPS, HASSAN A.

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 PHILLIPS, HASSAN A - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner PHILLIPS, HASSAN A works in Art Unit 2467 and has examined 24 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 16.7%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 34 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner PHILLIPS, HASSAN A's allowance rate of 16.7% 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 PHILLIPS, HASSAN A receive 2.33 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 62% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues a slightly above-average number of office actions.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by PHILLIPS, HASSAN A is 34 months. This places the examiner in the 43% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +22.2% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by PHILLIPS, HASSAN A. This interview benefit is in the 66% 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, 20.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 24% 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 2% 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.

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 3% 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 12.5% of allowed cases (in the 95% 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 21% 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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