USPTO Examiner OLSON JENNIFER MAR B - Art Unit 2837

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17256615SPEAKER AND PORTABLE TERMINALAugust 2021May 2024Allow4120NoNo
17129617ACOUSTIC CUBEDecember 2020June 2023Abandon3010NoNo
17058799STATOR OF AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE, COMPRISING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AND ELECTRICAL MACHINE COMPRISING SUCH A STATORNovember 2020March 2025Abandon5240YesNo
17104280MODIFIED CROSS-SECTION FIBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND NONWOVEN FABRIC AND NOISE-ABSORBING AND -INSULATING MATERIAL COMPRISING MODIFIED CROSS-SECTION FIBERNovember 2020April 2024Abandon4110NoNo
16951292Gun Muzzle Sound SuppressorNovember 2020June 2023Abandon3110NoNo
16982462Exhaust Sound BypassSeptember 2020January 2024Allow4030NoNo
16627667FIBER AGGREGATE FOR SOUND INSULATION, SOUND ABSORBING/INSULATING MATERIAL, AND SOUND ABSORBING/INSULATING MATERIAL FOR VEHICLEAugust 2020July 2023Abandon4210NoNo
16992370TRANSPARENT SOUND ABSORBING PANELSAugust 2020May 2024Abandon4620NoNo
16988018FIREARM SUPPRESSOR WITH COMPONENTS OF TWO OR MORE MATERIALSAugust 2020June 2025Allow5841NoNo
16880828SOUND ABSORBING PANELSMay 2020October 2024Allow5351YesNo
16198714Retractable stethoscopeNovember 2018May 2025Allow6030YesNo
16031445ENGINE AIR INDUCTION RESISTIVE FOAM ELEMENT SOUND ABSORBER AND SILENCERJuly 2018January 2025Abandon6040YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner OLSON, JENNIFER MAR B.

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

Filing a Notice of Appeal shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Examiner OLSON, JENNIFER MAR B - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner OLSON, JENNIFER MAR B works in Art Unit 2837 and has examined 12 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 41.7%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 46 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner OLSON, JENNIFER MAR B's allowance rate of 41.7% places them in the 9% 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 OLSON, JENNIFER MAR B receive 2.58 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 72% 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 OLSON, JENNIFER MAR B is 46 months. This places the examiner in the 12% 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 +12.5% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by OLSON, JENNIFER MAR B. This interview benefit is in the 48% 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, 25.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 41% 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 28.6% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 42% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner shows below-average receptiveness to after-final amendments. You may need to file an RCE or appeal rather than relying on after-final amendment entry.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 25% percentile). This examiner makes examiner's amendments less often than average. You may need to make most claim amendments yourself.

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 33% 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 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.

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