USPTO Examiner GO JOHN PHILIP - Art Unit 3681

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17247928PATIENT SCHEDULING USING PREDICTIVE ANALYTICSDecember 2020June 2025Abandon5440YesNo
14958684System and Method for Remote Tele-Health ServicesDecember 2015March 2019Allow3911YesNo
14763027SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORTJuly 2015January 2020Allow5421YesNo
14323112MODULE AND SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENTJuly 2014August 2019Allow6040NoNo
14285343SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTING SPECIFIED DATA FROM NARRATIVE TEXTMay 2014January 2019Allow5630YesNo
14043558FACILITATING PASSENGER TO MANAGE AIRLINE RESERVATION WITHIN ELECTRONIC MESSAGEOctober 2013February 2018Allow5220YesNo
13886625METHOD OF DELIVERING GOODS AND SERVICES VIA MEDIAMay 2013September 2013Allow500YesNo
13806943IMAGING DEVICE INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHODMarch 2013February 2014Allow1410YesNo
13436239PATIENT COHORT MATCHINGMarch 2012April 2014Allow2510YesNo
13200907Treatment system and method for ingestible product dispensing system and methodOctober 2011January 2018Allow6080YesNo
13200906TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INGESTIBLE PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHODOctober 2011December 2017Allow6080YesNo
12462793SYSTEM FOR INTELLIGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NETWORKAugust 2009September 2013Allow4910YesNo

Appeals Overview

No appeal data available for this record. This may indicate that no appeals have been filed or decided for applications in this dataset.

Examiner GO, JOHN PHILIP - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner GO, JOHN PHILIP works in Art Unit 3681 and has examined 12 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 91.7%, this examiner allows applications at a higher rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 54 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner GO, JOHN PHILIP's allowance rate of 91.7% places them in the 77% 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 GO, JOHN PHILIP receive 2.92 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 81% 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 GO, JOHN PHILIP is 54 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 -9.1% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by GO, JOHN PHILIP. This interview benefit is in the 4% 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, 21.4% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 28% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs show below-average effectiveness with this examiner. Carefully evaluate whether an RCE or continuation is the better strategy.

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 4% 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.

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 6% 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 38% 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 44% 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.
  • 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

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