USPTO Examiner ANSARI AZAM A - Art Unit 3621

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17120150GENERATING SEQUENCES OF NETWORK NODESDecember 2020November 2024Allow4730YesNo
17118076CRITICALITY DETECTION FOR AUTOMATION RISK MITIGATIONDecember 2020June 2025Abandon5540YesNo
17108978SYSTEM FOR ON-DEMAND ADVERTISINGDecember 2020May 2025Abandon5381YesNo
17085486SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF GENERATING AND TRANSFORMING DATA SETS FOR ENTITY COMPARISONOctober 2020November 2024Allow4830YesNo
17073282METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING AN INTERACTION OF A USER WITH ONE OR MORE ADVERTISEMENTS WITHIN A PODCASTOctober 2020September 2022Abandon2350NoNo
16803120METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT IMPACT REPORTINGFebruary 2020November 2024Abandon5660YesNo
15972642SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MACHINE LEARNING BASED GENERATION OF MEDIA STRUCTURED PRODUCTSMay 2018March 2025Allow6090YesNo
15277398AUGMENTED REALITY GAMING FOR PHYSICAL GOODSSeptember 2016January 2020Allow4030YesNo
14501264ENHANCED SHARED MEDIA EXPERIENCESSeptember 2014July 2019Allow5750YesNo
14492438Contextual Inference of Non-Verbal ExpressionsSeptember 2014August 2019Allow5950NoNo
14485528Determining a Prompt for Performing an Action Presented to a User in Association with Video DataSeptember 2014June 2019Allow5740YesNo
13671375Asynchronous Account ModificationNovember 2012February 2016Allow3921YesNo

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 ANSARI, AZAM A - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner ANSARI, AZAM A works in Art Unit 3621 and has examined 12 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 66.7%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 55 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner ANSARI, AZAM A's allowance rate of 66.7% places them in the 29% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by ANSARI, AZAM A receive 4.75 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 98% 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 ANSARI, AZAM A is 55 months. This places the examiner in the 3% 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 +20.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by ANSARI, AZAM A. This interview benefit is in the 62% 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, 16.7% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 16% 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 17% 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, 200.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 99% 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 32% 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 37% 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:

  • 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.
  • 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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