USPTO Examiner ROSEN ERIC J - Art Unit 3772

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18421887Coupled Magnetic System with Double-Adhesive for Eyelash ApplicationJanuary 2024October 2025Abandon2110NoNo
18039962PIPE PIGGING SYSTEM FOR CLEANING AND CONTROLLING SPEED OF PIGJune 2023October 2025Allow2910NoNo
18033852AUTONOMOUS TRAVEL PATH PLANNING METHODApril 2023February 2026Allow3420YesNo
18135731CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER IN WHICH CLEANER BODY AND BRUSH DEVICE ARE ABLE TO COMMUNICATEApril 2023October 2025Allow3010YesNo
18246103ARTICLES, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYMERIZABLE DICARBONYL POLYMERSMarch 2023October 2025Allow3100NoNo
17799279SURGICAL INSTRUMENT UNIT, FORCE DETECTION DEVICE, AND SURGERY SUPPORT SYSTEMAugust 2022August 2025Allow3610NoNo
17875771STABILIZING WIRES FOR MEDICAL DEVICEJuly 2022February 2026Allow4220YesNo
17839414DENTAL RETRACTORJune 2022February 2024Abandon2011NoNo
17831444HAIRPIECE WITH IDENTICAL FRONT AND BACK APPEARANCESJune 2022October 2025Abandon4030YesNo
17723208Hair Treatment SystemApril 2022July 2025Allow3950YesYes
17543131SCAN BODIES FOR DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS AND SYSTEMS, INDICIA, AND METHODS OF USING SCAN BODIESDecember 2021August 2025Abandon4441YesNo
16819485Using Low Intensity Light Energy To Effect/Alter Tooth StainsMarch 2020October 2025Abandon6060YesYes
16396858ADAPTIVE HAIR CLIPApril 2019July 2024Abandon6050NoYes
16390056HAIR STYLING DEVICEApril 2019August 2025Abandon6050NoYes
12342081DISPOSABLE DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS INSTRUMENT CAPABLE OF DISCHARGING DENTIFRICE MATERIALDecember 2008June 2010Allow1710NoNo
12006773ORTHODONTIC ANCHORJanuary 2008June 2010Allow2920NoNo
11866532ACTIVATING BRUSH TIP APPLICATORS FOR DENTAL BLEACHING COMPOSITIONSOctober 2007March 2010Allow3020YesNo
11886152ORTHODONTICS ASSISTING SYSTEM AND INDEX MEMBER AND ARRANGING DEVICE FOR USE THEREINSeptember 2007March 2010Allow3010NoNo
11792040DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DENTAL TREATMENTJune 2007February 2010Allow3320NoNo
11707291CAPTURE OF A PLANNED VERTICAL DIMENSION OF OCCLUSION TO FACILITATE SIMULTANEOUS RESTORATION OF BOTH MAXILLARY AND MANDIBULAR ARCHES USING IMPLANTSFebruary 2007June 2010Allow4011NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner ROSEN, ERIC J.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
3
Examiner Affirmed
3
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
20.3%
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
5
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
5
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
10.8%
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 ROSEN, ERIC J - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner ROSEN, ERIC J works in Art Unit 3772 and has examined 10 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 60.0%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 40 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner ROSEN, ERIC J's allowance rate of 60.0% places them in the 20% 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 ROSEN, ERIC J receive 2.90 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 84% 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 ROSEN, ERIC J is 40 months. This places the examiner in the 25% 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 -38.1% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by ROSEN, ERIC J. This interview benefit is in the 0% 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, 8.3% 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 18.2% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 21% 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.

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 60.0% of allowed cases (in the 100% percentile). Per MPEP § 1302.04, examiner's amendments are used to place applications in condition for allowance when only minor changes are needed. This examiner frequently uses this tool compared to other examiners, indicating a cooperative approach to getting applications allowed. Strategic Insight: If you are close to allowance but minor claim amendments are needed, this examiner may be willing to make an examiner's amendment rather than requiring another round of prosecution.

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 48% 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.
  • Examiner cooperation: This examiner frequently makes examiner's amendments to place applications in condition for allowance. If you are close to allowance, the examiner may help finalize the claims.

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.

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