Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.
| Application Number | Title | Filing Date | Disposal Date | Disposition | Time (months) | Office Actions | Restrictions | Interview | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19091762 | DISTRIBUTED PRIVATE LEDGER SYSTEMS AND METHODS | March 2025 | September 2025 | Allow | 6 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 18381312 | Systems and Methods for Onboard, Real-Time Pickup Blending for Electric Guitars and Basses | October 2023 | August 2025 | Allow | 21 | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| 18552089 | TUNER WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF RESTORING THE PLAY POSSIBLY PRESENT BETWEEN THE INVOLUTE SCREW AND THE GEAR WHEEL MESHING THE SAME | September 2023 | January 2026 | Abandon | 28 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18472113 | PARTIAL EXCHANGE OF NFT VIA NFT INTERACTION | September 2023 | March 2026 | Allow | 29 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18462506 | TREMOLO UNIT AND SADDLE | September 2023 | March 2026 | Allow | 30 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18453457 | SYSTEM FOR ENABLING DIRECT MONETIZATION OF CONTENT THROUGH NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS AND METHOD THEREOF | August 2023 | January 2026 | Abandon | 29 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 18277335 | SHOULDER MEMBER AND PIPE MEMBER CONNECTING STRUCTURE | August 2023 | November 2025 | Allow | 27 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18207584 | SYSTEM AND METHOD USING BLOCKCHAIN TO INCENTIVIZE WATER CONSERVATION | June 2023 | November 2025 | Abandon | 29 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18119675 | System and Method for Fractional Ticketing in an NFT-based Community | March 2023 | January 2026 | Abandon | 34 | 2 | 0 | No | No |
| 18117860 | TRANSACTION PLATFORMS WHERE SYSTEMS INCLUDE SETS OF OTHER SYSTEMS | March 2023 | May 2025 | Allow | 27 | 1 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18173941 | MULTI-TOKEN PROVISIONING, ONLINE PURCHASE TRANSACTION PROCESSING, AND CARD LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS | February 2023 | October 2024 | Abandon | 20 | 1 | 0 | No | No |
| 18069962 | Circular Blockchains | December 2022 | March 2026 | Allow | 39 | 3 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 18063284 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSACTING OVER A NETWORK | December 2022 | June 2025 | Allow | 30 | 1 | 1 | Yes | No |
| 17951733 | Content Containerization, Distribution and Administration Systems, Methods, and Computer Products | September 2022 | October 2024 | Abandon | 25 | 0 | 1 | No | No |
| 17295901 | TRAVELING WORK MACHINE | May 2021 | November 2025 | Abandon | 54 | 4 | 0 | Yes | No |
| 16593080 | MULTIPLE SETTLEMENT OPTIONS IN PAYMENT SYSTEM | October 2019 | January 2025 | Abandon | 60 | 4 | 0 | Yes | Yes |
| 15080181 | Digital Rights Management and Updates | March 2016 | February 2025 | Abandon | 60 | 4 | 1 | Yes | Yes |
This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner MCATEE, PATRICK.
With a 33.3% reversal rate, the PTAB reverses the examiner's rejections in a meaningful percentage of cases. This reversal rate is above the USPTO average, indicating that appeals have better success here than typical.
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, 33.3% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is above the USPTO average, suggesting that filing an appeal can be an effective strategy for prompting reconsideration.
✓ Appeals to PTAB show good success rates. If you have a strong case on the merits, consider fully prosecuting the appeal to a Board decision.
✓ Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
Examiner MCATEE, PATRICK works in Art Unit 3698 and has examined 3 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 10000 months.
Examiner MCATEE, PATRICK'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.
On average, applications examined by MCATEE, PATRICK 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.
The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by MCATEE, PATRICK 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
Based on the statistical analysis of this examiner's prosecution patterns, here are tailored strategic recommendations:
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