USPTO Examiner GART MATTHEW S - Art Unit 3696

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18928746CROSS-SERVICE TRANSACTIONS FOR PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) PAYMENT PLATFORMSOctober 2024November 2025Allow1300NoNo
18540430SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED ELECTRONIC NETWORKED SETTLEMENT PROCESSORDecember 2023April 2024Allow440YesYes
18506233METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COMMODITY ANTI-COUNTERFEITING AND TRACING BASED ON BLOCKCHAIN AND ELASTIC COMPUTE SERVICENovember 2023September 2025Abandon2210NoNo
18503847BLOCKCHAIN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SUSTAINABILITY AND/OR HEALTH RELATED PROVENANCE OF PRODUCTSNovember 2023January 2026Abandon2610NoNo
18487084Secure Peer-to-Peer Payment Platform with Escrow and Dispute ResolutionOctober 2023June 2025Abandon2010NoNo
18555051A CRYPTOCURRENCY-BASED AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED TRANSACTION METHOD FOR ONLINE SERVICES AND AN ASSOCIATED NETWORK-COMPATIBLE DEVICEOctober 2023August 2025Abandon2210NoNo
18370580ATHLETE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS MARKETING AND DIRECT PAYMENT SYSTEMSeptember 2023December 2025Abandon2710NoNo
18229911DYNAMICALLY LINKING MACHINE-READABLE CODES TO DIGITAL ACCOUNTS FOR LOADING OF APPLICATION DATAAugust 2023March 2026Allow3132YesNo
18356819LIFESTYLE HARDSHIP WAIVER PROTECTING DUES AGAINST LIFESTYLE HARDSHIPSJuly 2023July 2025Abandon2410NoNo
18200330METHOD TO ENABLE PARALLELIZATION AND INTEGRATION OF MICROSERVICES TO A HIGHLY PERFORMANT MONOLITH STRUCTUREMay 2023October 2025Allow2930YesNo
18144823REAL-TIME INTERBANK TRANSACTIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODSMay 2023October 2025Abandon2940NoNo
18186766TRANSACTION CONTROL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHODMarch 2023June 2025Allow2710YesNo
18165953TRANSACTION SYSTEM, TRANSACTION METHOD, DEVICE, AND PROGRAMFebruary 2023August 2025Abandon3020NoNo
17720853BLOCKCHAIN-BASED RESOURCE TRANSFER METHOD, APPARATUS, NODE DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUMApril 2022April 2025Abandon3620YesNo
17696676Systems, Methods and Computer Program Products for Secure Contactless Payment TransactionsMarch 2022December 2024Allow3320NoNo
17690282COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING PAYMENT AMOUNTMarch 2022March 2026Abandon4840YesNo
16751322METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OFFERING VALUE-ADDED SERVICES ON TRANSACTIONSJanuary 2020November 2024Abandon5740NoYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner GART, MATTHEW S.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
18.7%
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
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
10.3%
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 GART, MATTHEW S - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner GART, MATTHEW S works in Art Unit 3696 and has examined 1 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 0.0%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 57 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner GART, MATTHEW S's allowance rate of 0.0% places them in the 1% 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 GART, MATTHEW S receive 4.00 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 GART, MATTHEW S is 57 months. This places the examiner in the 2% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 0.0% 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 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 0.0% 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.

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.

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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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.