USPTO Examiner JACKSON GARY - Art Unit 3792

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
17128177Speech Processor CasesDecember 2020July 2023Abandon3010NoNo
17126626SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR A FEEDBACK ANALYSIS AND/OR TREATMENT OF AT LEAST ONE PATIENT USING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TREATMENT DEVICEDecember 2020September 2024Abandon4510NoNo
17123818THERAPEUTIC ZONE ASSESSORDecember 2020July 2024Abandon4311NoNo
16978585STATE OF DISCOMFORT DETERMINATION DEVICESeptember 2020August 2024Abandon4820YesNo
17004556NAVIGATION-BASED ECG RECORDING WITH A FEW ELECTRODESAugust 2020December 2023Abandon3921NoNo
16944443THERAPY IN THE EVENT OF ELECTRODE FAILUREJuly 2020August 2024Abandon4840YesNo
16893979INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUMJune 2020September 2024Abandon5230NoNo
16638889ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND DRAPES FOR COVERING COMPONENTS OF ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMSFebruary 2020August 2023Abandon4220YesNo
16747400Electroacupuncture Treatment System and Data Optimization Method ThereofJanuary 2020June 2023Abandon4010NoNo
16624863A LIGHT-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHAPING AND TREATING HAIRDecember 2019July 2024Abandon5541YesNo
16694978Microdermabrasion System with Combination Skin TherapiesNovember 2019April 2024Abandon5321NoNo
16592217SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF VENOUS POOLINGOctober 2019June 2024Abandon5641YesNo
16571124VARIABLE HIGH SPEED LASER TIP ADAPTERSeptember 2019September 2024Abandon6041NoYes
16415544CONTROLLED CROSS-LINKING INITIATION AND CORNEAL TOPOGRAPHY FEEDBACK SYSTEMS FOR DIRECTING CROSS-LINKINGMay 2019August 2024Abandon6081YesNo
16055086SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR LOCATING BLOOD FLOW TURBULENCE IN THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMAugust 2018June 2021Allow3420YesNo
15686804ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG) MEASUREMENT ON A WRIST-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICEAugust 2017July 2021Allow4731NoNo
15151281SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT GAS DISCHARGE LAMP WITH CONTROLLABLE CURRENT DENSITYMay 2016March 2020Abandon4640YesYes
14517050Endovascular Treatment Apparatus and MethodOctober 2014April 2019Abandon5450YesNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner JACKSON, GARY.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
4
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
4
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
11.0%
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

Filing a Notice of Appeal shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Examiner JACKSON, GARY - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner JACKSON, GARY works in Art Unit 3792 and has examined 18 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 11.1%, this examiner allows applications at a lower rate than most examiners at the USPTO. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 48 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner JACKSON, GARY's allowance rate of 11.1% 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 JACKSON, GARY receive 2.94 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 82% 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 JACKSON, GARY is 48 months. This places the examiner in the 10% 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 +0.0% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by JACKSON, GARY. This interview benefit is in the 18% 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, 10.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 6% 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 5% 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 78% 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 100.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 99% percentile among all examiners. Of these withdrawals, 100.0% occur early in the appeal process (after Notice of Appeal but before Appeal Brief). 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.

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 47% 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 52% percentile). This examiner issues Quayle actions more often than average when claims are allowable but formal matters remain (MPEP § 714.14).

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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