USPTO Examiner SPAR ILANA L - Art Unit 3622

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18699749WASTE ATTRIBUTION SYSTEMApril 2024February 2026Abandon2210NoNo
18496700EFFICIENT OPTIMAL FACILITY LOCATION DETERMINATION METHOD FOR CONVEX POSITION DEMAND POINTOctober 2023March 2026Allow2820YesNo
18378177System and Related Methods for Real-Time Context-Aware Targeted Advertising System Using Neural Networks and Object Recognition in Public SpacesOctober 2023September 2025Abandon2430NoNo
17547244ADVERTISING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ADVERTISING STRATEGYDecember 2021February 2026Abandon5060YesNo
16940722PRODUCT LISTING MOCKUP GENERATORJuly 2020July 2022Abandon2310NoNo
16772095BANNER ADVERTISEMENT SERVICE SYSTEM IN WHICH BANNER-SPECIFIC PRIORITY IS DETERMINED BY REFERENCE AREAJune 2020October 2022Abandon2920NoNo
16767163METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING A SOCIAL COMMERCE REWARDS PLATFORMMay 2020September 2021Abandon1510NoNo
16589318Advertising SystemOctober 2019August 2021Abandon2210NoNo
16515940DYNAMIC MARKETING CAMPAIGN TARGETINGJuly 2019November 2021Abandon2820NoNo
16476638ADVERTISEMENT SPACE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND ADVERTISEMENT SPACE OPTIMIZATION METHOD FOR BROADCAST MEDIA SUCH AS TELEVISIONJuly 2019January 2022Abandon3020NoNo
16406231METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCULATING PROMOTION ADJUSTED LOYALTYMay 2019December 2021Abandon3110NoNo
16159421EXCHANGING CONSUMPTION OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR ACCESS TO DIGITAL MEDIA DECOUPLED IN TIME, VALUE, AND LOCATIONOctober 2018January 2022Abandon3930YesNo
15965942METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AND REWARDING DISTRIBUTORS OF GIFT CARDSApril 2018June 2022Abandon4930NoNo
15945128FACILITATING USER ENGAGEMENT IN OFFLINE TRANSACTIONSApril 2018November 2022Abandon5540YesNo
15744580SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING CUSTOMER REFERRAL AND ENDORSEMENT OF ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALSJanuary 2018October 2022Abandon5730YesNo
15867593DYNAMIC LOCATION TYPE DETERMINATION BASED ON INTERACTION WITH SECONDARY DEVICESJanuary 2018June 2022Abandon5440NoNo
15863455CONNECTED DEVICES TRACKING AND CONTENT DELIVERY SYSTEMJanuary 2018October 2022Abandon5850YesNo
15848303VALIDATING DIGITAL CONTENT PRESENTED ON A MOBILE DEVICEDecember 2017August 2021Abandon4420YesNo
15843889METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETERMINING DISTRACTION LEVEL OF USERS TO SELECT TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTSDecember 2017December 2021Abandon4840YesNo
15840716APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ADVERTISING EVENT CREATION TOOL AND METHOD FOR THE SAMEDecember 2017December 2021Abandon4840NoNo
15823586Advertising System and Advertising MethodNovember 2017January 2022Abandon5040NoNo
15165613Automated Multivariate Testing Technique for Optimized Customer OutcomeMay 2016November 2019Abandon4220NoNo
14645545CUSTOMIZABLE DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMMarch 2015December 2021Abandon6061YesYes
14423068SHOPPING E-MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICE METHOD IN ELECTRONIC COMMERCE USING INTERNET AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON FOR EXECUTING SAMEFebruary 2015March 2022Abandon6060YesYes
14015218SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS VIA A MOBILE DEVICEAugust 2013August 2021Abandon60110YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner SPAR, ILANA L.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
15.2%
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
4
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
4
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
8.3%
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 SPAR, ILANA L - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner SPAR, ILANA L works in Art Unit 3622 and has examined 22 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 48 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner SPAR, ILANA L'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 SPAR, ILANA L receive 3.50 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 94% 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 SPAR, ILANA L is 48 months. This places the examiner in the 8% 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 +0.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by SPAR, ILANA L. This interview benefit is in the 16% 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 1% 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 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, 133.3% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 97% 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 34% percentile). This examiner makes examiner's amendments less often than average. You may need to make most claim amendments yourself.

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.
  • 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.