USPTO Examiner IOSIF MARIO CINCINAT - Art Unit 3621

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18672923DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PREDICTIVE HEALTHCARE PRESCRIPTIONSMay 2024August 2025Abandon1420NoNo
18485734Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Matching Card Transaction Data to Mobile Application UsageOctober 2023July 2025Allow2210YesNo
18549197INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHODSeptember 2023December 2025Abandon2720NoNo
18217569DELIVERING FRESH AND/OR ENGAGING CONTENT TO WEB SITES AND THEIR ADVERTISEMENTS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEJuly 2023March 2025Abandon2110NoNo
18216453OBJECT INJECTION FRAMEWORK FOR DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE SCREENSAVERJune 2023August 2025Allow2620YesNo
18339718SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING GEOGRAPHIC ZONE INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERSJune 2023December 2024Allow1810YesNo
18333370POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMJune 2023November 2024Allow1710YesNo
18208300Incentive-Based Advertising for a Unique Verified IndividualJune 2023June 2025Abandon2420NoNo
18144068POWER SYSTEMMay 2023September 2025Abandon2920NoNo
18138298METHOD AND COMPUTING DEVICE FOR OPTIMIZING PLACEMENT OF DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT BASED ON AUDIENCE SEGMENTSApril 2023June 2025Abandon2620NoNo
17971364Systems and Methods for Switching Modes of Providing Content on a Charging Station DisplayOctober 2022December 2024Abandon2620YesNo
17857013ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD ADVERTISING PLATFORM METHOD AND DEVICESJuly 2022October 2025Abandon4040NoNo
17690320INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICEMarch 2022August 2024Allow2920YesNo
17566035SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THIN EXPLORE/EXPLOIT LAYER FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DEGREE OF FREEDOM IN RECOMMENDATIONSDecember 2021August 2025Allow4350YesNo
17383288DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCT OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENTJuly 2021January 2025Abandon4250NoNo
17382026FUNDING A GAMING ESTABLISHMENT ACCOUNT AS PART OF A FINANCIAL ACCOUNT REWARDS PROGRAMJuly 2021September 2025Abandon4960YesNo
17375392REAL-TIME DIGITAL ASSET SAMPLING APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMSJuly 2021July 2025Allow4860YesNo
17335263VIRTUAL ITEM PROMOTIONS VIA TIME-PERIOD-BASED VIRTUAL ITEM BENEFITSJune 2021December 2025Abandon5470YesNo
17074249System Architecture and Methods for Facilitating Client-Side Real-Time Auctions of Advertising InventoryOctober 2020April 2025Allow5460YesNo
16944503System and Method for Ensemble Expert Diversification via Bidding and Control ThereofJuly 2020June 2024Allow4720YesNo
16261020Systems and Methods for Tracking Advertisement Efficacy Under Consumer TransactionsJanuary 2019September 2025Abandon6070NoNo
15700125CALIBRATING PACING OF A CONTENT CAMPAIGNSeptember 2017April 2020Allow3110YesNo
15632292CONDITIONAL ADVERTISING FOR INSTANT MESSAGINGJune 2017July 2025Allow60130YesNo
14984217MODIFICATION OF CONTENT ACCORDING TO USER ENGAGEMENTDecember 2015October 2024Abandon6070YesYes
14533898SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING BRAND REPUTATION AND MARKET SHARENovember 2014May 2019Allow5430YesNo
12774357BID LANDSCAPE TOOLMay 2010November 2018Allow6040YesYes
11779770TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING USER ENGAGEMENT WITH ADVERTISEMENTSJuly 2007December 2017Allow6090YesNo
11315900Self-service terminalDecember 2005May 2018Abandon60152YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner IOSIF, MARIO CINCINAT.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
2
Examiner Affirmed
1
(50.0%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(50.0%)
Reversal Percentile
76.4%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 50.0% reversal rate, the PTAB reverses the examiner's rejections in a meaningful percentage of cases. This reversal rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals are more successful here than in most other areas.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
2
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(50.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(50.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
82.0%
Higher 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, 50.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Strategic Recommendations

Appeals to PTAB show good success rates. If you have a strong case on the merits, consider fully prosecuting the appeal to a Board decision.

Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Examiner IOSIF, MARIO CINCINAT - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner IOSIF, MARIO CINCINAT works in Art Unit 3621 and has examined 15 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 60.0%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 54 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner IOSIF, MARIO CINCINAT's allowance rate of 60.0% places them in the 20% 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 IOSIF, MARIO CINCINAT receive 6.40 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 100% 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 IOSIF, MARIO CINCINAT is 54 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 +69.2% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by IOSIF, MARIO CINCINAT. This interview benefit is in the 98% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner and should be strongly considered as a prosecution strategy. Per MPEP § 713.10, interviews are available at any time before the Notice of Allowance is mailed or jurisdiction transfers to the PTAB.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 11.5% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 6% 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 16% 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 33.3% of appeals filed. This is in the 5% 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, 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 33% 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 36% 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.
  • 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.
  • Prioritize examiner interviews: Interviews are highly effective with this examiner. Request an interview after the first office action to clarify issues and potentially expedite allowance.
  • 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.

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.

Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances will IronCrow AI be liable for any outcome, decision, or action resulting from your reliance on the statistics, analysis, or recommendations presented in this report. Past prosecution patterns do not guarantee future results.

Use at Your Own Risk: While we strive to provide accurate and useful prosecution statistics, you should independently verify any information that is material to your prosecution strategy and use your professional judgment in all patent prosecution matters.