USPTO Examiner STEVENSON CHRISTINA C - Art Unit 3698

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18717089A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENFORCEABLE AND DIVISIBLE TOKENIZATION OF PROPERTYJune 2024March 2026Abandon2110NoNo
18698751METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTED BLOCKCHAIN FUNCTIONALITIESApril 2024March 2026Abandon2310NoNo
18406519METHOD FOR ISSUING FAN TOKEN BASED ON BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK AND BLOCKCHAIN SYSTEM USING THE SAMEJanuary 2024March 2026Abandon2610NoNo
18526576SERVER AND PLATFORM FOR VERIFYING BLOCKCHAIN-RELATED RELIABILITY IN INTEGRATIVE MANNER AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAMEDecember 2023February 2026Abandon2710NoNo
18523094INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSET FRACTIONAL PAYMENT SYSTEM AND METHODNovember 2023January 2026Abandon2510NoNo
17934146Cryptographically Enabling Characteristic Assignment to Identities with Tokens, Token Validity Assessments and State Capture ProcessesSeptember 2022August 2025Abandon3510NoNo
17933659Systems and Methods for Token Content Unlocking, Biometric Authentication using Privacy-Protecting Tokens, Ownership-Based Limitations of Content Access, Policy-Based Time Capsule Technology, and Content Lock MechanismsSeptember 2022August 2025Abandon3511NoNo
17902808DRONE CONTENT SERVICE PLATFORM AND METHODSeptember 2022October 2025Abandon3701NoNo
17633344INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PAYMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAMFebruary 2022October 2025Abandon4521NoNo
17629467BLOCKCHAIN-BASED LOGISTICS PHYSICAL ITEM HANDOVER METHOD, PLATFORM AND STORAGE MEDIUMJanuary 2022February 2025Abandon3720NoNo
17300944Crypto currency hardware walletDecember 2021March 2026Abandon5121YesNo
17551797METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN DIFFERENT PAYMENT RAILSDecember 2021February 2026Allow5040NoYes
17550277SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATION TO A NETWORK BASED ON STORED ID CREDENTIALSDecember 2021January 2026Abandon4940NoNo
17510965EXECUTABLE CODE BLOCKS BASED ON CAPTURED USER INTERACTIONSOctober 2021February 2025Abandon4020YesNo
17215943GAMING LICENSE PRIORITIZATION BASED ON CLIENT DEVICEMarch 2021April 2025Abandon4840NoNo
17053582SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING INTEGRITY OF TRANSACTION DATANovember 2020November 2024Abandon4821NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner STEVENSON, CHRISTINA C.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
99.6%
Higher 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, 100.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Strategic Recommendations

Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Examiner STEVENSON, CHRISTINA C - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner STEVENSON, CHRISTINA C works in Art Unit 3698 and has examined 6 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 16.7%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 49 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner STEVENSON, CHRISTINA C's allowance rate of 16.7% 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 STEVENSON, CHRISTINA C receive 3.00 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 87% 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 STEVENSON, CHRISTINA C is 49 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 -25.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by STEVENSON, CHRISTINA C. 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, 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 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 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 98% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1207.01, all appeals must go through a mandatory appeal conference. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration even before you file an Appeal Brief.

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 45% 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.
  • Appeal filing as negotiation tool: This examiner frequently reconsiders rejections during the appeal process. Filing a Notice of Appeal may prompt favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.
  • 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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