USPTO Examiner SHANKER JULIE MEYERS - Art Unit 3626

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18822445METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SAFETY MONITORING OF PIPELINE OPERATION STATUS BASED ON SMART GAS INTERNET OF THINGSSeptember 2024May 2025Allow810NoNo
18218912SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ASSESS THE CONDITION OF A VEHICLEJuly 2023February 2025Allow1910NoNo
18126915CROWDSOURCED AND SOCIAL MEDIA IP SEARCH AND ANALYTICS PLATFORM WITH STARTUP/INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS AND VIRTUAL INCUBATOR/ACCELERATOR INCLUDING AUTOMATED PATENT VALUATION SYSTEMMarch 2023December 2024Abandon2110NoNo
18166135Portable Remote Processing Apparatus for Property TransactionsFebruary 2023September 2024Allow1900YesNo
17942861MANAGING AND MONITORING CAR-BATTERY AND TIRES TO ASSURE SAFE OPERATION AND PROVIDING ARRIVAL READY BATTERY AND TIRE SERVICESSeptember 2022September 2025Abandon3610NoNo
17771260EVALUATION SYSTEM OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, EVALUATION METHOD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, EVALUATION PROGRAM, AND CORRECTION DATAApril 2022September 2025Abandon4120NoNo
17571502System and Method for Arranging and Rating Dispute Resolution Services Through the Use of Mobile and Other Computing DevicesJanuary 2022October 2024Abandon3310NoNo
17605833SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF MALFUNCTION IN THE HEAVY EQUIPMENTOctober 2021June 2025Abandon4430NoNo
17448107SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTORING NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO A NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMSeptember 2021February 2025Abandon4120YesNo
17475265SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING DATA FROM CONTRACTS USING AI BASED NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING (NLP)September 2021January 2025Abandon4020NoNo
17375306METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN ITEM OF SATISFACTION INFORMATION ABOUT A CUSTOMER'S PREDICTED SATISFACTION WITH REGARD TO A MEDICAL DEVICEJuly 2021July 2025Abandon4840YesNo
17358418VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHODJune 2021January 2025Abandon4220YesNo
17126041METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITALLY ONBOARDING CUSTOMERS FOR PROVIDING ONE OR MORE SOLUTIONS IN REAL-TIMEDecember 2020December 2024Abandon4830NoNo
17056247METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AGREEING TO A COLLABORATION BETWEEN A FIRST SYSTEM AND A SECOND SYSTEMNovember 2020January 2025Abandon5020NoYes
16778824COLLECTING, DISPLAYING, AND/OR STORING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CONSENTJanuary 2020February 2025Abandon6040YesNo
16736257MULTI-POLICY PROCESSING OF A DOCUMENTJanuary 2020April 2023Abandon3930YesNo
16669890SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OBJECTIVELY ASSESSING PROPERTIES FOR PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERSOctober 2019February 2025Abandon6020NoYes
16520722REAL-TIME RATE FILTERING SYSTEMJuly 2019April 2025Abandon6060YesNo
16435415Processes for Electronic Administration of Justice Via AI-Gated eMIRANDA Application & Tangible Electronic Devices Generating Self Authenticated OutputsJune 2019November 2022Abandon4121NoNo
11830220SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCURING TAXICAB SERVICEJuly 2007June 2019Allow60130YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner SHANKER, JULIE MEYERS.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
2
Examiner Affirmed
2
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
15.7%
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
2
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
8.6%
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 SHANKER, JULIE MEYERS - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner SHANKER, JULIE MEYERS works in Art Unit 3626 and has examined 13 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 7.7%, 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 SHANKER, JULIE MEYERS's allowance rate of 7.7% 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 SHANKER, JULIE MEYERS receive 3.69 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 96% 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 SHANKER, JULIE MEYERS 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 +14.3% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by SHANKER, JULIE MEYERS. This interview benefit is in the 53% 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, 4.2% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 2% 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.

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, 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 34% 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:

  • 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.

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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.