USPTO Examiner CHOI YUE YIN - Art Unit 3699

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
19312047SECURE IDENTIFIER INTEGRATIONAugust 2025March 2026Allow710NoNo
19312035SECURE IDENTIFIER INTEGRATIONAugust 2025March 2026Allow610NoNo
19201998SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN AI-DRIVEN BLOCKCHAIN PROTOCOL COORDINATING INCENTIVIZED, RISK-AWARE AUTONOMOUS OPERATIONAL AGENTS FOR DYNAMIC RISK/RETURN MANAGEMENT OF TOKENIZED ASSETSMay 2025October 2025Allow510YesNo
18813436MINTING AND TRANSACTING TOKENIZED DIFFERENTIATED ENERGY ATTRIBUTES USING BLOCKCHAINAugust 2024May 2025Abandon920NoNo
18616159SECURE IDENTIFIER INTEGRATIONMarch 2024August 2025Allow1630YesNo
18446328SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TOKENIZING CORPORATE ACTIONSAugust 2023March 2026Abandon3140YesNo
18199316METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIRECTING AN EXCHANGE ASSOCIATED WITH AN ANONYMOUSLY HELD TOKEN ON A BLOCKCHAINMay 2023June 2025Allow2520NoNo
18130821NFT Based Secure Authentication and Notification Apparatuses, Processes and SystemsApril 2023October 2025Allow3100NoNo
18118603SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSMarch 2023August 2025Abandon3040YesYes
18118644WALLET AS A SERVICEMarch 2023February 2026Allow3510YesNo
18104177SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINISTIC ERROR DETECTION FUNCTIONS IN LARGE DATA STRUCTURESJanuary 2023August 2025Allow3110NoNo
18081479SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE ACCESSDecember 2022August 2024Allow2040YesNo
17958109ELECTRONIC ACCOUNT TRANSFERS IN CASINO ENVIRONMENTSSeptember 2022October 2025Allow3620NoNo
17884522SOFTWARE, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR BLOCKCHAIN-RECORDED TRANSACTIONS OF REAL-WORLD ASSETSAugust 2022March 2025Abandon3110NoNo
17871409VIRTUAL ASSET ACCESS CARDSJuly 2022October 2025Allow3811YesNo
17865866CRAFTING NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENSJuly 2022February 2025Abandon3140YesNo
17790012SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS IN DISTRIBUTED LEDGERJune 2022January 2025Allow3010NoNo
17805055SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR QUANTIFYING AND ELECTRONICALLY DISPLAYING DEGREES OF ASSOCIATION BETWEEN BLOCKCHAIN ADDRESSESJune 2022July 2024Allow2540YesNo
17830642SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TOUCH SCREEN INTERFACE INTERACTION USING A CARD OVERLAYJune 2022March 2025Allow3420NoNo
17805061SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT NETWORK EXPANSIONJune 2022July 2024Allow2640YesNo
17825470METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL TRANSACTION BETWEEN COMPUTING DEVICES IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK USING VALID TRANSACTION PATTERNMay 2022March 2025Allow3420YesNo
17714052SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND RETRIEVING A CUSTOMIZED DIGITAL CONTENT ITEMApril 2022October 2024Abandon3050YesYes
17677601System and Methods for Creating Non-Fungible TokensFebruary 2022October 2024Allow3260YesNo
17574983SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFER OF NON-FUNGIBLE ASSETS ACROSS MULTIPLE BLOCKCHAIN SYSTEMSJanuary 2022September 2025Abandon4540YesNo
17559760SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER DATA MANAGEMENT ACROSS MULTIPLE DEVICESDecember 2021November 2025Abandon4740YesNo
17348233MODIFYING A DOCUMENT OBJECT OF A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE TO PRESENT A TEMPORARY CREDENTIALJune 2021August 2025Abandon5041YesNo
17339096INSTANT TOKEN ISSUANCEJune 2021January 2025Allow4440YesNo
17121103CRYPTOGRAPHIC ENCRYPTION PROTOCOL FOR DATA TYPES AND VALUESDecember 2020January 2025Allow4940YesNo
16901726SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIGITAL WALLET APPLYING USAGE RULES ON CRYPTO CURRENCIES AND OTHER CRYPTO ASSETSJune 2020November 2024Abandon5440YesNo
16887698DCF DECENTRALIZED IDS AND VERIFIABLE CREDENTIALS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY INTO DATA CONFIDENCE FABRICSMay 2020September 2025Abandon6060YesNo
16853462SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BLOCKCHAIN ADMINISTRATIONApril 2020January 2025Allow5770YesNo
16848811BLOCKCHAIN-BASED IMAGE TRANSACTION SYSTEM, METHOD, APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICEApril 2020June 2021Allow1420YesYes
16738055METHOD, APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR BLOCKCHAIN TRANSACTIONSJanuary 2020June 2021Allow1730YesYes
16448777SECURE REMOTE TRANSACTION FRAMEWORK USING DYNAMIC SECURE CHECKOUT ELEMENTJune 2019July 2025Allow60100YesYes
16448596SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING ONLINE USERSJune 2019February 2026Allow60100YesNo
16442784SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RENDERING VIRTUAL CURRENCY RELATED SERVICESJune 2019November 2024Allow6040YesNo
16271851VISUAL ANALYSIS OF TRANSACTIONSFebruary 2019January 2025Abandon6040NoYes
16137481Rule-Based Token Service ProviderSeptember 2018June 2021Allow3310YesNo
16007440AUTOMATIC TRANSACTION APPARATUSJune 2018July 2021Allow3711NoNo
15629982Banking Systems Controlled by Data Bearing RecordsJune 2017May 2021Allow4720YesNo
15407167PROGRESSIVE AUTHORIZATION OF INFORMATION BASED ON CONFIDENCES OF USER IDENTITIESJanuary 2017June 2021Allow5330YesNo
15403796GENERATING AND SENDING ENCRYPTED PAYMENT DATA MESSAGES BETWEEN COMPUTING DEVICES TO EFFECT A TRANSFER OF FUNDSJanuary 2017March 2021Abandon5030YesNo
15372274COUNTER FRAUD SYSTEMSDecember 2016April 2021Abandon5230YesNo
15342243Automated Payments using a Cryptocurrency Address Embedded in a Passive Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) DeviceNovember 2016July 2021Abandon5740YesNo
15299444Offline User IdentificationOctober 2016March 2021Allow5340YesNo
15295859INSTANT TOKEN ISSUANCEOctober 2016February 2021Allow5230YesNo
15292999SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER USING PRIVATE NETWORK CREDENTIALSOctober 2016April 2021Allow5440YesNo
15190890ENTRY POINT MANAGEMENTJune 2016July 2021Abandon6060YesNo
15187631TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVICE COMMISSIONINGJune 2016June 2021Allow6050NoNo
15181917SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOKEN BASED PAYMENTSJune 2016August 2025Allow6090YesYes
15170650DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CREATING VIRTUAL CREDIT CARDJune 2016July 2021Allow6050YesNo
15054808PAYMENT MEANS OPERATION SUPPORTING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING THE SAMEFebruary 2016July 2021Allow6040NoNo
14879293Systems and Methods to Bypass Online Advertisement BlockersOctober 2015February 2021Allow6041YesNo
14256622SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING DIGITAL ASSETSApril 2014August 2025Abandon60150YesYes
14149617METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USER CONTENT VIEW PROTECTIONJanuary 2014February 2025Allow60131YesYes
13612305SECURITY MODULE AND METHOD OF SECURING PAYMENT INFORMATIONSeptember 2012June 2018Abandon6051NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner CHOI, YUE YIN.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
3
Examiner Affirmed
2
(66.7%)
Examiner Reversed
1
(33.3%)
Reversal Percentile
54.7%
Higher than average

What This Means

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.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
9
Allowed After Appeal Filing
3
(33.3%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
6
(66.7%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
54.8%
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, 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.

Strategic Recommendations

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 CHOI, YUE YIN - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner CHOI, YUE YIN works in Art Unit 3699 and has examined 32 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 65.6%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 57 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner CHOI, YUE YIN's allowance rate of 65.6% places them in the 26% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by CHOI, YUE YIN receive 5.00 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 99% 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 CHOI, YUE YIN 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.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +6.7% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by CHOI, YUE YIN. This interview benefit is in the 34% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide a below-average benefit with this examiner.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 12.7% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 8% 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 8.1% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 8% 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, 100.0% result in withdrawal of the rejection or reopening of prosecution. This success rate is in the 76% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: Pre-appeal conferences are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. Before filing a full appeal brief, strongly consider requesting a PAC. The PAC provides an opportunity for the examiner and supervisory personnel to reconsider the rejection before the case proceeds to the PTAB.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 62.5% of appeals filed. This is in the 41% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 60.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). Strategic Insight: This examiner shows below-average willingness to reconsider rejections during appeals. Be prepared to fully prosecute appeals if filed.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 100.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 93% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are frequently granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1002.02(c), various examiner actions are petitionable to the Technology Center Director, including prematureness of final rejection, refusal to enter amendments, and requirement for information. If you believe an examiner action is improper, consider filing a petition.

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:

  • 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.
  • Request pre-appeal conferences: PACs are highly effective with this examiner. Before filing a full appeal brief, request a PAC to potentially resolve issues without full PTAB review.
  • 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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