USPTO Examiner FAN CHIEH M - Art Unit 2632

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18854939METHODS, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR USER EQUIPMENT CHANNEL ESTIMATIONOctober 2024January 2026Allow1500YesNo
18845052COMMUNICATION CONTROL APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND METHODSeptember 2024November 2025Allow1400YesNo
18809759RANGE EXTENSION OF AMBIENT INTERNET OF THINGS DEVICESAugust 2024March 2026Allow1910NoNo
18833978METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING STARTING POINT OF SIGNAL, STORAGE MEDIUM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICEJuly 2024February 2026Allow1910NoNo
17849359CREATING COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS DURING SCHEDULED OPERATIONSJune 2022October 2025Abandon4010NoNo
15192419On-Chip Optical Network System and Optical Power Control MethodJune 2016April 2017Abandon900NoNo
13932849AUTOMATIC SELECTION OF COHERENT AND NONCOHERENT TRANSMISSIONJuly 2013October 2014Abandon1530YesNo
13620686X-MIMO Systems with Multi-Transmitters and Multi-ReceiversSeptember 2012September 2014Abandon2440NoNo
13602799Communication Method for Estimating Doppler SpreadSeptember 2012October 2014Abandon2520NoNo
13509343APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING DATA IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEMMay 2012April 2016Abandon4720NoNo
13241880PROGRAMMABLE PREAMBLE SYSTEM AND METHODSeptember 2011July 2014Abandon3350NoNo
12897144BLOCK-CODED GROUP MODULATION METHOD AND TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER USING THE SAMEOctober 2010August 2014Abandon4630NoNo
12923520X-mimo systems with multi-transmitters and multi-receiversSeptember 2010October 2014Abandon4840NoNo
12556023APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING TIMING OFFSET IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMSeptember 2009October 2014Abandon6040YesNo

Appeals Overview

No appeal data available for this record. This may indicate that no appeals have been filed or decided for applications in this dataset.

Examiner FAN, CHIEH M - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner FAN, CHIEH M works in Art Unit 2632 and has examined 9 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 0.0%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 33 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner FAN, CHIEH M's allowance rate of 0.0% 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 FAN, CHIEH M receive 3.00 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 86% 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 FAN, CHIEH M is 33 months. This places the examiner in the 47% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly slower than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +0.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by FAN, CHIEH M. This interview benefit is in the 14% 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 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.

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 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 20% 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.

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

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