USPTO Examiner CHOI PETER H - Art Unit 3681

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18603361CONTACTLESS CHECKOUT SYSTEM WITH THEFT DETECTIONMarch 2024September 2025Allow1800NoNo
18073064AN APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING LONGEVITY AND METHOD FOR ITS USEDecember 2022August 2024Abandon2050YesNo
17892836MULTI-FURCATED ALLOCATION SYSTEMAugust 2022December 2025Abandon4020NoNo
17496387METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING AND IMPROVING A SLEEP ENVIRONMENTOctober 2021August 2025Abandon4620NoNo
17493635System, Method, and Apparatus for Facilitating Customer Relations and Business AdministrationOctober 2021February 2026Abandon5230YesNo
17478052SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE, VIRTUAL, IN-HOME, AND HYBRID VIRTUAL-IN-HOME VETERINARY MEDICINESeptember 2021November 2024Abandon3810NoNo
17471630SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY IDENTIFYING CHANGE IN CUSTOMER BEHAVIOUR AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATE PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONSSeptember 2021July 2025Abandon4640NoNo
17466736DISEASE JUDGEMENT METHODSeptember 2021December 2025Abandon5240NoNo
16903851TRAINING AN AGENT-BASED HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT MODELJune 2020October 2025Allow6060YesNo
16469729SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN IMPACT OF AN ACTIVE SUB-STANCE ON AN INFANTJune 2019December 2025Abandon6050YesYes
16377011Patient Care SystemApril 2019December 2024Abandon6080NoNo
15905131SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE STORAGE AND/OR RETRIEVAL OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATIONFebruary 2018September 2025Allow6060YesYes
13826441SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSITIONING PATIENT CARE FROM SIGNAL-BASED MONITORING TO RISK-BASED MONITORINGMarch 2013May 2014Allow1440YesYes
13555654PREDICTING SUCCESS OF A PROPOSED PROJECTJuly 2012September 2012Allow200NoNo
13155580OPTIMIZING A SHARED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMJune 2011October 2012Allow1600YesNo
12883617PREDICTING SUCCESS OF A PROPOSED PROJECTSeptember 2010June 2012Allow2100YesNo
12778916BUSINESS ACTIVITY MONITORING ANOMALY DETECTIONMay 2010July 2012Allow2610YesNo
11299615METHOD, PROGRAM, AND SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING TRADE STUDIES AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIESDecember 2005June 2012Allow6020YesNo
09947136PLANNING AND SCHEDULING MODIFICATION OF A CONFIGURATIONSeptember 2001August 2008Allow6051YesNo
09942635SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ACCURACYAugust 2001November 2006Allow6020YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner CHOI, PETER H.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
3
Examiner Affirmed
2
(66.7%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(33.3%)
Reversal Percentile
54.5%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 33.3% reversal rate, the PTAB reverses the examiner's rejections in a meaningful percentage of cases. This reversal rate is above the USPTO average, indicating that appeals have better success here than typical.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
3
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(33.3%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
2
(66.7%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
54.7%
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, 33.3% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is above the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal can be an effective strategy for prompting reconsideration.

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 CHOI, PETER H - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner CHOI, PETER H works in Art Unit 3681 and has examined 17 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 58.8%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 52 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner CHOI, PETER H's allowance rate of 58.8% places them in the 19% 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 CHOI, PETER H receive 3.12 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 89% 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 CHOI, PETER H is 52 months. This places the examiner in the 4% 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 +65.2% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by CHOI, PETER H. 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, 11.8% 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 3% 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 25.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 3% 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, 100.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 93% 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 17.6% of allowed cases (in the 97% percentile). Per MPEP § 1302.04, examiner's amendments are used to place applications in condition for allowance when only minor changes are needed. This examiner frequently uses this tool compared to other examiners, indicating a cooperative approach to getting applications allowed. Strategic Insight: If you are close to allowance but minor claim amendments are needed, this examiner may be willing to make an examiner's amendment rather than requiring another round of prosecution.

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 42% 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.
  • Examiner cooperation: This examiner frequently makes examiner's amendments to place applications in condition for allowance. If you are close to allowance, the examiner may help finalize the claims.

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.