USPTO Examiner ANDUJAR LEONARDO - Art Unit 3991

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18417813Semiconductor Device and Method of Manufacturing the SameJanuary 2024March 2026Allow2600NoNo
18564449TOP EMISSION TYPE ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING SAMENovember 2023February 2026Allow2700NoNo
18489695STACKED FOCAL PLANE ARRAY CIRCUIT AND METHOD THEREOFOctober 2023December 2025Allow2600NoNo
18487317SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOFOctober 2023March 2026Allow2910NoNo
18459303ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE AND ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE HAVING THEREOFAugust 2023November 2025Allow2700NoNo
18359668SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND DISPLAY DEVICEJuly 2023September 2025Allow2600NoNo
18346556SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICEJuly 2023September 2025Allow2600NoNo
18322329METHOD OF FORMING OPENING IN PASSIVATION LAYER AND STRUCTURES THEREOFMay 2023December 2025Allow3110NoNo
18137291CMOS IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAMEApril 2023July 2025Allow2700NoNo
17496832DISPLAY DEVICEOctober 2021February 2026Abandon5230NoNo

Appeals Overview

No appeal data available for this record. This may indicate that no appeals have been filed or decided for applications in this dataset.

Examiner ANDUJAR, LEONARDO - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner ANDUJAR, LEONARDO works in Art Unit 3991 and has examined 1 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 52 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner ANDUJAR, LEONARDO'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.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by ANDUJAR, LEONARDO 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 ANDUJAR, LEONARDO is 52 months. This places the examiner in the 4% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.

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.

Petition Practice

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 Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 49% percentile). This examiner makes examiner's amendments less often than average. You may need to make most claim amendments yourself.

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 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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