USPTO Examiner PATEL JAY M - Art Unit 3681

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18664289ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG) SIGNAL CLASSIFICATION METHOD BASED ON CONTRASTIVE LEARNING AND MULTI-SCALE FEATURE EXTRACTIONMay 2024March 2025Allow1010YesNo
18623075SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF A HEART FAILURE RISKApril 2024May 2025Allow1330NoNo
18595379GENERAL MULTI-DISEASE PREDICTION SYSTEM BASED ON CAUSAL CHECK DATA GENERATIONMarch 2024June 2025Abandon1620NoNo
18414296IDENTIFICATION OF PATIENT SUB-COHORTS AND CORRESPONDING QUANTITATIVE DEFINITIONS OF SUBTYPES AS A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONSJanuary 2024December 2024Allow1120YesNo
18405529System and Method to Facilitate Interoperability of Health Care ModulesJanuary 2024January 2025Allow1210YesNo
18460079SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE CONTROLLED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENTSeptember 2023May 2025Allow2130YesNo
18228607GENERATING SKINCARE PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A USER BASED ON SKINCARE PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES AND USER LOCATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATAJuly 2023January 2025Allow1820NoNo
18217115APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A COMPOSITION OF A REPLACEMENT THERAPY TREATMENTJune 2023July 2024Allow1320YesNo
18214476METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CAUSATIVE CHAINING OF PROGNOSTIC LABEL CLASSIFICATIONSJune 2023May 2025Allow2230YesNo
18035811METHODS AND RELATED ASPECTS FOR ANALYZING CHROMOSOME NUMBER STATUSMay 2023February 2025Allow2140YesNo
18125673ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR IDENTIFYING ONE OR MORE PREDICTIVE BIOMARKERSMarch 2023February 2025Allow2250YesNo
18082344SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODEL-ASSISTED DATA PROCESSING TO PREDICT BIOMARKER STATUS AND TESTING DATESDecember 2022June 2025Allow3040YesNo
17921383SECURE SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND DISPENSING DOSES OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES PRE-DETERMINED BY AN EXPERT AND CUSTOMISED FOR USERSOctober 2022November 2024Abandon2510NoNo
17643165DATA ASSESSMENT AND VISUALIZATION PLATFORM FOR USE IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING COMPUTING DEVICESDecember 2021June 2025Abandon4220NoNo
17508877DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LEVEL OR CONCENTRATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A PERSON'S BLOOD FROM ONE OR MORE VOLATILE ANALYTES IN THE PERSON'S BREATHOctober 2021December 2024Allow3811NoNo
17450114Systems and Methods for a Personal Diagnostic DeviceOctober 2021February 2025Abandon4111NoNo
17420405METHOD FOR PERFORMING COMPLEX COMPUTING ON VERY LARGE SETS OF PATIENT DATAJuly 2021June 2025Abandon4740YesNo
17419459HEALTH ADMINISTRATION METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM, AND DATA COLLECTION APPARATUSJune 2021January 2025Allow4230YesNo
17223861Systems and Methods for Real-Time Bio-Risk DeterminationApril 2021October 2024Abandon4210NoNo
17215153INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVOLVING STATE PROTOCOLS AND DECISION SUPPORTMarch 2021June 2024Allow3940YesNo
17250824SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TREATING A PATIENT BY A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER USING A PLURALITY OF N-OF-1 MICRO-TREATMENTSMarch 2021December 2024Abandon4620NoNo
17183118SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASESFebruary 2021June 2024Allow4010YesNo
17139014INQUIRY RECOMMENDATION FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSISDecember 2020June 2025Abandon5341YesNo
17043629DEEP LEARNING-BASED METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR PRENATAL TESTINGSeptember 2020February 2024Abandon4110NoNo
16978066HAND HELD COMMUNICATION DEVICESeptember 2020November 2024Allow5140NoNo
16995749DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICSAugust 2020November 2024Allow5141NoNo
16967620DIABETES RISK EARLY WARNING SYSTEMAugust 2020March 2025Abandon5641YesNo
16359778APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA DIFFUSION IN A MEDICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMMarch 2019February 2025Abandon6060YesYes
15913780SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AN EXPERT-TRAINED DATA MODELMarch 2018December 2024Abandon6041NoYes
15061299Advanced Telemedicine System with Virtual DoctorMarch 2016September 2019Allow4330YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner PATEL, JAY M.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
2
Examiner Affirmed
2
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
16.5%
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
7.8%
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 PATEL, JAY M - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner PATEL, JAY M works in Art Unit 3681 and has examined 25 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 56.0%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 41 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner PATEL, JAY M's allowance rate of 56.0% places them in the 11% 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 PATEL, JAY M receive 2.92 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 PATEL, JAY M is 41 months. This places the examiner in the 7% 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 +35.1% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by PATEL, JAY M. This interview benefit is in the 86% 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, 23.8% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 24% 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 11.8% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 6% 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 18% 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, 66.7% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 85% 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 36% 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 36% 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.

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.