USPTO Examiner FAHMY WAEL M - Art Unit 2814

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18755721TRANSPARENT DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TRANSPARENT DISPLAY DEVICEJune 2024September 2025Allow1510NoNo
18485842TWO-DIMENSIONAL VERTICAL FINSOctober 2023May 2024Allow710NoNo
17981338ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PACKAGE STRUCTURENovember 2022September 2025Allow3511NoNo
17896934SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICEAugust 2022September 2025Allow3710NoNo
17861282SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING BURIED GATE STRUCTUREJuly 2022September 2025Allow3910NoNo
17777136METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICEMay 2022September 2025Allow4010NoNo
16722406MULTILAYER MOS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAMEDecember 2019June 2022Abandon3021NoNo
15546994METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HALL SENSORJuly 2017March 2019Abandon2011NoNo
15137540LOW-NOISE MOS TRANSISTORS AND CORRESPONDING CIRCUITApril 2016August 2017Abandon1610NoNo
15009012SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE USING A POLYMER SUBSTRATEJanuary 2016March 2019Abandon3850NoNo
14225339DEVICE FOR LIGHT-BASED DETECTION FOR ACOUSTIC SPEECH APPLICATIONSMarch 2014December 2016Abandon3330NoNo
14039055INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIE AND METHOD OF MAKINGSeptember 2013June 2015Abandon2110NoNo
13921032THROUGH VIA PROCESSJune 2013April 2015Abandon2210NoNo
13798467STRESS-ENHANCING SELECTIVE EPITAXIAL DEPOSITION OF EMBEDDED SOURCE AND DRAIN REGIONSMarch 2013May 2015Abandon2721NoNo
13752284GAN-BASED LEDS ON SILICON SUBSTRATES WITH MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATED ZENER DIODESJanuary 2013July 2014Abandon1710NoNo
13722967MIS TYPE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFORDecember 2012June 2015Abandon3021NoNo
13721379SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICEDecember 2012May 2015Abandon2930NoNo
13723159NON-VOLATILE MEMORY STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOFDecember 2012June 2015Abandon3031YesNo
13477334SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICEMay 2012February 2014Abandon2111NoNo
13403422RESIN COMPOSITION FOR OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT HOUSING PACKAGE, AND OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE OBTAINED USING THE SAMEFebruary 2012May 2015Abandon3940NoNo
13260027ACTIVE MATRIX SUBSTRATE, DISPLAY PANEL, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND LASER IRRADIATION METHODSeptember 2011February 2014Abandon2911NoNo
13259381DONOR SUBSTRATE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF TRANSFER FILM, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT ELEMENTSeptember 2011January 2014Abandon2810NoNo
13259012METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON CARBIDE SUBSTRATE AND SILICON CARBIDE SUBSTRATESeptember 2011August 2013Abandon2310NoNo
131768804-TERMINAL PIEZOELECTRONIC TRANSISTOR (PET)July 2011May 2015Abandon4621NoNo
13055525Substrate Arrangement and a Method of Manufacturing a Substrate ArrangementJune 2011September 2014Abandon4310NoNo
13156207LONG WAVELENGTH LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE WITH PHOTOLUMINESCENCE EMISSION AND HIGH QUANTUM EFFICIENCYJune 2011May 2014Allow3622NoNo
13090264LIGHT EMITTING DIODE STRUCTUREApril 2011July 2015Abandon5141NoNo
13122937ALUMINUM ALLOY FILM FOR DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND SPUTTERING TARGETApril 2011July 2014Abandon3910NoNo
13058996BODY CONTACT DEVICE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTUREFebruary 2011July 2014Abandon4120NoNo
12619229CAPACITOR OF DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE CAPACITORNovember 2009May 2010Allow600NoNo
12246700DISPLAY DEVICEOctober 2008June 2009Abandon800NoNo
12058939CHARGE TRANSFER DEVICEMarch 2008September 2010Abandon2920NoNo
12076509Light receiving elementMarch 2008April 2009Abandon1300NoNo
11687339IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICEMarch 2007February 2008Abandon1100NoNo
11681239IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICEMarch 2007March 2008Abandon1200NoNo
11698728Semiconductor wafer with high thermal conductivityJanuary 2007March 2015Abandon6081YesNo
11536258IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAMESeptember 2006March 2008Abandon1700NoNo
11512478Method for forming raised structures by controlled selective epitaxial growth of facet using spacerAugust 2006September 2007Abandon1200NoNo
11493789TRI-GATE TRANSISTOR DEVICE WITH STRESS INCORPORATION LAYER AND METHOD OF FABRICATIONJuly 2006December 2009Allow4112NoNo
11452648Prevention of latch-up among p-type semiconductor devicesJune 2006July 2007Abandon1300NoNo
11370000SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS MOTION SEQUENTIAL LATERAL SOLIDIFICATION FOR REDUCING OR ELIMINATING ARTIFACTS IN OVERLAP REGIONS, AND A MASK FOR FACILITATING SUCH ARTIFACT REDUCTION/ELIMINATIONMarch 2006December 2009Allow4611NoNo
10754619Multi-channel transistor with tunable hot carrier effectJanuary 2004September 2004Abandon800NoNo
10274588METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE REFRACTIVE INDEX OF AT LEAST TWO SAMPLESOctober 2002May 2005Allow3110NoNo
10079472Gate dielectric structures for integrated circuits and methods for making and using such gate dielectric structuresFebruary 2002July 2012Abandon6081YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner FAHMY, WAEL M.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
10.8%
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
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
6.2%
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 FAHMY, WAEL M - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner FAHMY, WAEL M works in Art Unit 2814 and has examined 38 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 13.2%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 29 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner FAHMY, WAEL M's allowance rate of 13.2% 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 FAHMY, WAEL M receive 1.74 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 37% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues fewer office actions than average, which may indicate efficient prosecution or a more lenient examination style.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by FAHMY, WAEL M is 29 months. This places the examiner in the 65% percentile for prosecution speed. Prosecution timelines are slightly faster than average with this examiner.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a -14.3% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by FAHMY, WAEL M. This interview benefit is in the 2% 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 14.3% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 15% 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 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, 108.3% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 94% 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 5.3% of allowed cases (in the 86% 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 30% percentile). This examiner issues Quayle actions less often than average. Allowances may 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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