USPTO Examiner BAAJOUR SHAHIRA - Art Unit 3666

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18413855Navigation Map Learning for Intelligent Hybrid-Electric Vehicle PlanningJanuary 2024May 2025Allow1630YesNo
18522529IN-PORT OBJECT OCCUPIED SPACE RECOGNITION APPARATUSNovember 2023February 2025Allow1530YesNo
18381056AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODOctober 2023November 2024Allow1310NoNo
18130701Method for Detecting Physical Forbidden Zone and Global Relocating of Service RobotApril 2023June 2025Allow2710NoNo
18127610Precision Localization and Geofencing Governance System and Method for Light Electric VehiclesMarch 2023June 2025Abandon2711NoNo
18188415EXECUTING AN ENERGY TRANSFER DIRECTIVE FOR AN IDLE TRANSPORTMarch 2023May 2025Allow2640YesNo
18085888AUTONOMOUS PILE DRIVER APPARATUS AND METHODDecember 2022February 2025Allow2651YesNo
18075778METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AN AUTONOMOUS AGENT WITH A REMOTE OPERATORDecember 2022December 2024Allow2431YesNo
18054433CONTROL METHOD FOR MOBILE OBJECT, MOBILE OBJECT, MOVEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUMNovember 2022May 2025Allow3020YesNo
17814909HIGH-DEFINITION MAPPINGJuly 2022September 2024Allow2651YesNo
17731026DRIVER-CENTRIC MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROLLERApril 2022March 2025Allow3530YesNo
17710067INTERSECTION-BASED OFFBOARD VEHICLE PATH GENERATIONMarch 2022June 2025Allow3911YesNo
17710140EMERGENCY OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYBRID VEHICLE WITH DAMAGED BEARING OF ENGINEMarch 2022January 2025Allow3410NoNo
17698692CONTROL DEVICE, SUSPENSION SYSTEM, AND SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLEMarch 2022December 2024Allow3310YesNo
17678164MAPPING ACTIVE AND INACTIVE CONSTRUCTION ZONES FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVINGFebruary 2022August 2024Allow3020YesNo
17675937TECHNIQUES FOR AUTHORIZING VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMSFebruary 2022December 2024Allow3460YesNo
17650307CALCULATING MISSED MESSAGES EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED BY A CENTRAL DEVICE FROM A PERIPHERAL DEVICEFebruary 2022July 2024Allow3011YesNo
17544142ACCIDENT INFORMATION RECORDING DEVICEDecember 2021September 2024Allow3420NoNo
17615964ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND AUTOMATIC DRIVING SYSTEMDecember 2021October 2024Allow3520YesNo
17459171SELF-POSITION ESTIMATION METHODAugust 2021August 2024Allow3620NoNo
17357018TARGETED DRIVING FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESJune 2021January 2025Allow4341YesNo
17341947ROW SENSE OPERATIONS WITH CONTEXT SENSINGJune 2021April 2025Allow4671YesNo
17222900AUTOMATED VEHICLE OPERATION TO COMPENSATE FOR SENSOR FIELD-OF-VIEW LIMITATIONSApril 2021November 2024Abandon4330NoNo
17190187GUIDANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODSMarch 2021January 2025Allow4751YesNo
17053327METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR TRANSMITTING INFORMATIONNovember 2020August 2024Allow4630YesNo
16943567ADAPTIVE ACCELERATION FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLEJuly 2020November 2024Allow5151YesYes
16738713Remove Objects From a Digital Road MapJanuary 2020January 2025Allow6090YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner BAAJOUR, SHAHIRA.

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
7.7%
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 BAAJOUR, SHAHIRA - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner BAAJOUR, SHAHIRA works in Art Unit 3666 and has examined 26 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 92.3%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 34 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner BAAJOUR, SHAHIRA's allowance rate of 92.3% places them in the 78% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner is more likely to allow applications than most examiners at the USPTO.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by BAAJOUR, SHAHIRA receive 3.15 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 97% 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 BAAJOUR, SHAHIRA is 34 months. This places the examiner in the 24% 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 +28.6% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by BAAJOUR, SHAHIRA. This interview benefit is in the 79% 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, 23.1% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 22% 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 20.0% 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.

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 17% 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 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 97% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 100.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1207.01, all appeals must go through a mandatory appeal conference. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration even before you file an Appeal Brief.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 0.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 5% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are rarely granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Ensure you have a strong procedural basis before filing a petition, as the Technology Center Director typically upholds this examiner's decisions.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 35% 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 35% 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.
  • 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.
  • Appeal filing as negotiation tool: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
  • 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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