USPTO Examiner KIM JUNG W - Art Unit 2494

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
16795981Dynamic Threat Actionability Determination and Control SystemFebruary 2020October 2024Abandon5650YesNo
16711183ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS OF ELECTRONIC TERMINALS AND SERVERS FOR SECURING INFORMATION INTEGRITY IN THE DISTRIBUTED TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT AND METHODS OF USING THEREOFDecember 2019March 2020Abandon400NoNo
16702002DEVICE SUCH AS A CONNECTED OBJECT PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR CHECKING THE EXECUTION OF A PROGRAM EXECUTED BY THE DEVICEDecember 2019February 2022Abandon2610NoNo
16685289METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE SECURITY IN CLOUD-BASED SERVICESNovember 2019September 2021Abandon2220NoNo
16584889COMMUNICATION METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMSeptember 2019August 2022Abandon3540YesNo
16042832SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS BY A VEHICLEJuly 2018December 2021Abandon4110NoNo
15935646APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POST-AUTHENTICATION USER VERIFICATION BASED ON USER INTERACTIONSMarch 2018November 2022Abandon5550YesNo
15913811Virtual Identity Credential Issuance and Verification Using Physical and Virtual MeansMarch 2018November 2022Abandon5620NoNo
15575533DATA ENCRYPTION APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND DATA DECRYPTION APPARATUS AND METHODNovember 2017November 2021Abandon4840NoNo
15537550DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SENDING AND VERIFYING A SIGNATUREJune 2017November 2019Abandon2810NoNo
15439764SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO POSITION INFORMATIONFebruary 2017December 2019Abandon3410NoNo
15410101SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREVENTING INFECTION OR DATA LEAKAGE FROM CONTACT WITH A MALICIOUS HOST SYSTEMJanuary 2017June 2019Abandon2910NoNo
15397635DYNAMIC SECURITY REPORT GENERATORJanuary 2017December 2019Abandon3520NoNo
15222717SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY INFORMATION MANAGEMENTJuly 2016February 2019Abandon3010NoNo
15199325SECURE INTERFACE ISOLATIONJune 2016March 2020Abandon4540YesNo
14876553RICH METADATA-BASED NETWORK SECURITY MONITORING AND ANALYSISOctober 2015May 2018Abandon3210NoNo
14745617USER-MANAGED SECURITY FOR DISPERSED NETWORK DATA STORAGEJune 2015January 2018Abandon3110NoNo
14743836SLOTTED MESSAGE ACCESS PROTOCOL FOR POWERLINE COMMUNICATION NETWORKSJune 2015April 2018Abandon3410NoNo
14668352SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO ACCESS-CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTSMarch 2015December 2015Allow950YesNo
14639519PUBLISHING CONTENT PENDING FINAL APPROVALMarch 2015May 2017Abandon2740YesNo
14618700SYSTEM, METHOD AND ARCHITECTURE FOR PROVIDING INTEGRATED APPLICATIONSFebruary 2015March 2017Abandon2510NoNo
14570380SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHORIZATIONDecember 2014June 2017Abandon3020NoNo
14534469Methods And Systems For Providing Controlled Access To The InternetNovember 2014May 2018Abandon4320NoNo
14529657METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING CONTENT INCLUDING SECURITY INFORMATIONOctober 2014March 2018Abandon4130NoNo
14508355DISTRIBUTING SECRET KEYS FOR MANAGING ACCESS TO ECUSOctober 2014March 2018Abandon4140NoNo
14477607MULTI-LAYER AUTHENTICATIONSeptember 2014June 2018Abandon4540YesNo
14327949PUBLISHING CONTENT PENDING FINAL APPROVALJuly 2014May 2017Abandon3550YesNo
14327596System, Method and Process for Mitigating Advanced and Targeted Attacks with Authentication Error InjectionJuly 2014March 2017Abandon3220NoNo
14352726DRIVER RELATED DATA STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHODApril 2014March 2016Abandon2310NoNo
14186460METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BLOCKING TRANSMISSION OF DATA ON A MOBILE DEVICEFebruary 2014November 2015Abandon2110NoNo
13634721RIGHTS MANAGED DISTRIBUTABLE SOFTWARESeptember 2012October 2014Abandon2520NoNo
12531728SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF WEB-SITES DEFACEMENT ATTACKSSeptember 2009January 2012Abandon2810NoNo
12399458USER ACCESS METHOD AND SYSTEMMarch 2009May 2012Abandon3920NoNo
12253344Natural Visualization And Routing Of Digital SignaturesOctober 2008October 2017Abandon6080YesNo
12016320Apparatus and Method for Secure Updating of a Vulnerable System over a NetworkJanuary 2008August 2018Abandon6070YesYes
11978351Digital readout method and apparatusOctober 2007May 2012Abandon5411YesNo
11854841Security Policy Validation For Web ServicesSeptember 2007May 2018Abandon6040NoYes
11840124NETWORK SECURITY AND FRAUD DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHODAugust 2007October 2011Abandon5031NoNo
11474106Protecting social security numbers from identity theftJune 2006May 2012Abandon6010NoNo
11433232Method to prevent power dissipation attacks on a cryptographic algorithm by implementing a random transformation stepMay 2006June 2012Abandon6020NoYes
11004742Runtime adaptable security processorDecember 2004October 2011Abandon6050NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner KIM, JUNG W.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
3
Examiner Affirmed
3
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
7.3%
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
4
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
4
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
3.9%
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 KIM, JUNG W - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner KIM, JUNG W works in Art Unit 2494 and has examined 41 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 2.4%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 35 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner KIM, JUNG W's allowance rate of 2.4% places them in the 1% 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 KIM, JUNG W receive 2.61 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 73% 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 KIM, JUNG W is 35 months. This places the examiner in the 40% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +9.1% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by KIM, JUNG W. This interview benefit is in the 40% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide a below-average benefit with this examiner.

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 1% 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 9% 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 1% 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, 100.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 91% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are frequently granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1002.02(c), various examiner actions are petitionable to the Technology Center Director, including prematureness of final rejection, refusal to enter amendments, and requirement for information. If you believe an examiner action is improper, consider filing a petition.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 17% 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 23% 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.

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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