USPTO Examiner KANAAN TONY P - Art Unit 3696

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18626059SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OMNIDIRECTIONAL SYNCING OF PAYMENT DATAApril 2024September 2025Abandon1730YesNo
18283559TAGLESS MOBILE TICKET SERVICE METHODSeptember 2023October 2025Abandon2510NoNo
18216443COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR EVALUATING AN INVESTMENTJune 2023November 2025Abandon2920YesNo
18337736Cryptocurrency Analysis ProcessJune 2023September 2025Abandon2710NoNo
18323296PAYMENT PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH ADVANCED FUNDSMay 2023May 2025Allow2410YesNo
18313950METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING SECURITY OF A COMPUTER NETWORK UTILIZING SIMPLE MAIL TRANSFER PROTOCOL (SMTP)May 2023January 2026Allow3220NoNo
18130468SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING IMAGE DATA TO TRIGGER CONTACTLESS CARD TRANSACTIONSApril 2023March 2026Abandon3520NoNo
18081337SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DUAL EMAIL AND WEB BASED CHECKOUT IN AN UNSEGMENTED LISTDecember 2022February 2026Allow3830NoNo
17989724BLOCKCHAIN-BASED E-BUSINESS PLATFORM FOR METAVERSE DECENTRALIZATIONNovember 2022May 2025Abandon2920NoNo
17987577UNIVERSAL PAYMENT INTENTNovember 2022December 2025Allow3720YesYes
17997253AUTOMATIC CHARGING CONNECTOR SELECTIONOctober 2022June 2025Abandon3220NoNo
17876654GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND CARD SYSTEM FOR ENGAGING IN CRYPTOCURRENCY TRANSACTIONSJuly 2022December 2025Abandon4140YesNo
17868796METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPLETING A TRANSACTIONJuly 2022August 2024Allow2520YesYes
17860221CHECK EXCEPTION PROCESSING IN THE METAVERSEJuly 2022September 2025Abandon3840YesNo
17846540AUTOMATED PAYMENT SPLITTINGJune 2022June 2025Abandon3620YesNo
17843559SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING INFORMATION IN A NETWORKJune 2022December 2024Abandon3020YesNo
17824238REAL-TIME PROVISIONING OF TARGETED DIGITAL CONTENT BASED ON DECOMPOSED STRUCTURED MESSAGING DATA AND PEER DATAMay 2022February 2026Allow4440YesYes
17720438SPLIT INTEGRATOR MODEL FOR FACILITATING PURCHASE TRANSACTIONSApril 2022May 2025Abandon3740NoNo
17587351SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OMNIDIRECTIONAL SYNCING OF PAYMENT DATAJanuary 2022August 2025Abandon4240YesNo
17571978AUTHORIZATION FLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEMJanuary 2022June 2025Allow4170YesYes
17566936Voice Controlled Systems and Methods for Onboarding Users and Exchanging DataDecember 2021October 2025Allow4550YesNo
17553627REAL-TIME DETERMINATION OF TARGETED BEHAVIORAL DATA BASED ON DECOMPOSED STRUCTURED MESSAGING DATADecember 2021March 2025Abandon3920YesYes
17548683ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC MONEY MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING ELECTRONIC MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMDecember 2021October 2024Abandon3420YesYes
17449982REAL-TIME SELECTION OF AUTHENTICATION PROCEDURES BASED ON RISK ASSESSMENTOctober 2021July 2024Allow3430YesNo
17448264SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A STANDARDIZE CONTEXT IDENTIFIER MODULESeptember 2021May 2025Abandon4340YesNo
17391054RISK QUANTIFICATION FOR INSURANCE PROCESS MANAGEMENT EMPLOYING AN ADVANCED INSURANCE MANAGEMENT AND DECISION PLATFORMAugust 2021October 2025Allow5030NoNo
17416800INSTANT MONEY TRANSFER METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING SAMEJune 2021December 2025Abandon5460YesNo
17344251SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING TRANSFERS OF DIGITAL ASSETSJune 2021December 2024Abandon4340YesYes
17319555DISTRIBUTED-LEDGER BASED DISTRIBUTED TRANSACTION PROCESSING AS A BROKERED SERVICEMay 2021September 2025Abandon5260YesYes
16910719SYSTEM HAVING IMAGING APPARATUS TO RECOGNIZE USERS AND PROCESS FARE CHARGING, CONTROL METHOD OF SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUMJune 2020December 2024Abandon5460YesNo
16643053ENCRYPTED AND AUTHENTICATED MESSAGE SERVICESFebruary 2020September 2024Abandon5550NoNo
15843251SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED AUTHORIZATION PROCESSESDecember 2017June 2025Abandon6070YesYes
14661055MINING UNSTRUCTURED ONLINE CONTENT FOR AUTOMATED CURRENCY VALUE CONVERSIONMarch 2015May 2018Allow3710YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner KANAAN, TONY P.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
2
Examiner Affirmed
2
(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
6
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
6
(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 KANAAN, TONY P - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner KANAAN, TONY P works in Art Unit 3696 and has examined 13 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 30.8%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 45 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner KANAAN, TONY P's allowance rate of 30.8% places them in the 4% 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 KANAAN, TONY P receive 4.15 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 98% 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 KANAAN, TONY P is 45 months. This places the examiner in the 13% 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 -22.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by KANAAN, TONY P. This interview benefit is in the 1% 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, 8.8% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 4% 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 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.

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 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.

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 7% 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 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.

Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances will IronCrow AI be liable for any outcome, decision, or action resulting from your reliance on the statistics, analysis, or recommendations presented in this report. Past prosecution patterns do not guarantee future results.

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.