USPTO Examiner HASBROUCK MERRITT J - Art Unit 3695

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18666291SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PROCESSING OF DATABASE ENTRIESMay 2024March 2026Abandon2110NoNo
18492190CACHED BALANCE INSPECTION IN REAL-TIME CARD TRANSACTIONSOctober 2023July 2025Abandon2130YesNo
18368364IDENTITY VERIFICATION USING PAYMENT INSTRUMENT(S)September 2023October 2025Allow2510NoNo
18356145SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING A TRANSACTION WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A DESIGNATED OBJECTJuly 2023January 2026Abandon3020YesNo
18343628SYSTEM FOR WHEELCHAIR-BASED NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) PAYMENT EXTENSION AND STANDARDJune 2023July 2024Allow1300YesNo
18251049METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING FUNDS BETWEEN ACCOUNTSApril 2023December 2025Abandon3220NoNo
18122856SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ACROSS MULTIPLE DEVICES VIA AN ULTRA-WIDEBAND CONNECTIONMarch 2023March 2026Abandon3630NoNo
18022044MUSIC INVESTMENT SYSTEMFebruary 2023August 2025Abandon3020NoNo
18151868SERVER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED DATAJanuary 2023November 2024Abandon2210NoNo
18148989MATCHING ENGINE FOR AUTOMATED EXCHANGE OVER COMPUTER NETWORKDecember 2022September 2025Abandon3220YesNo
18057093SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPREADING PAYMENTS ACROSS A PLURALITY OF PUSH NETWORKSNovember 2022May 2025Abandon3020YesYes
17869369Systems And Methods For Automated Processing Of Database EntriesJuly 2022May 2024Abandon2210NoNo
17739161Virtual Currency Exchange ManagementMay 2022June 2025Abandon3710NoNo
17769856FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARGIN TRADING SUPPORT PROGRAM, RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING THE SAME STORED THEREON, AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARGIN TRADING SUPPORT SYSTEMApril 2022November 2024Abandon3120YesNo
17715132SERVER DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFORApril 2022November 2024Abandon3120NoNo
17692173ELECTRONIC PAYMENT AGENCY METHOD AND SYSTEM USING VIRTUAL CURRENCY WITH LIMIT GRANTED BASED ON CRYPTOCURRENCY PROVIDED AS COLLATERALMarch 2022December 2024Abandon3330NoNo
17584107Mobile Payment Handover for Self Service TerminalsJanuary 2022December 2024Abandon3540YesNo
17566115MOBILE PAYMENT AND PAYMENT KEYBOARDDecember 2021September 2025Abandon4550YesNo
17388689METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE SERVICESJuly 2021April 2025Abandon4530YesYes
17387690Multi-User Account Authentication Question GenerationJuly 2021April 2025Abandon4580YesNo
17357849STANDARDIZED IDENTIFIERS FOR MULTIPLE TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATIONSJune 2021June 2025Abandon4850YesNo
17317262SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES TO UTILIZE AN ACTIVE LINK IN A UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR TO PERFORM A MONEY EXCHANGEMay 2021November 2025Allow5460YesYes
17173825SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TRANSACTIONSFebruary 2021November 2025Abandon5740YesYes
16919868Transaction Device ManagementJuly 2020January 2026Abandon6060YesYes
16907819SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEMJune 2020January 2026Abandon6040YesYes
16552434Systems and methods for tracking, predicting, and mitigating advanced persistent threats in networksAugust 2019April 2025Allow6020NoYes
16529086SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION AND FRAUD ANALYSIS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEAugust 2019July 2025Abandon6060YesYes
16385805TRANSPARENT BLOCKCHAIN SIDECHAINS TO SUPPORT BLOCKCHAIN PROCESSING HETEROGENEITYApril 2019December 2025Abandon60100YesNo
15454677Tipping for Media ContentMarch 2017February 2026Abandon6030NoYes
15279195Funds Transfer Network Systems and MethodsSeptember 2016January 2026Abandon6070YesYes
15274910USER INTERFACES FOR STORED-VALUE ACCOUNTSSeptember 2016March 2025Abandon6080YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner HASBROUCK, MERRITT J.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
11
Examiner Affirmed
10
(90.9%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(9.1%)
Reversal Percentile
23.0%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 9.1% 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
13
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(7.7%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
12
(92.3%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
12.5%
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, 7.7% 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 HASBROUCK, MERRITT J - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner HASBROUCK, MERRITT J works in Art Unit 3695 and has examined 14 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 14.3%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 10000 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner HASBROUCK, MERRITT J's allowance rate of 14.3% places them in the 2% 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 HASBROUCK, MERRITT J receive 5.50 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 100% 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 HASBROUCK, MERRITT J is 10000 months. This places the examiner in the 1% 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 -41.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by HASBROUCK, MERRITT J. This interview benefit is in the 0% 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, 1.9% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 1% 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 6.2% 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 20% 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 15.4% of appeals filed. This is in the 2% 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 74% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions show above-average success regarding this examiner's actions. Petitionable matters include restriction requirements (MPEP § 1002.02(c)(2)) and various procedural issues.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 41% 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:

  • 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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