Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Technology areas: Chemistry & Materials • Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems • Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering
24 pending office actions • 22 clients • 24 examiners • 14 art units • 0 of 24 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready
ALIX, YALE & RISTAS, LLP is a patent law firm that focuses on Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems, having handled 3627 career applications. The firm achieves a resolved allowance rate of 84.18 percent, demonstrating a capability in securing patent protection for mechanical and e-commerce innovations. This success rate is an indicator of their proficiency in these sectors.
The firm currently manages 14 pending office actions. Their prosecution history includes an average of 2.37 office actions per allowance. This figure indicates an efficient prosecution process, with the firm typically reaching an allowance in the rounds of examiner interaction recorded in the data. For practitioners, the 2.37 average provides a benchmark for estimating the effort required for new filings in Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems.
With 3627 career applications, the firm has a foundation of experience in the industry. The 84.18 percent allowance rate and 2.37 office actions per allowance together paint a picture of a firm that is both effective and efficient. These metrics, along with the 14 pending office actions, offer a view of the firm's performance.
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 6 of the docket's apps have a known mailing date; the rest are excluded from the tile counts.
Every pending office action with a known statutory deadline, placed on a days-until-due axis. Dots left of Today are overdue; the further right, the more runway. Cases that share a deadline window stack vertically. 6 of the docket's apps have a known mailing date.
Difficulty is derived from the rejection statutes on the most recent pending office action. §101-driven and multi-statute cases are graded Hard; §112-only and obviousness-type double-patenting cases are graded Easy; everything else is Medium. "Unknown" means we have not yet parsed a statute for that office action.
| Bucket | Cases |
|---|---|
| §103 only | 7 (29%) |
| §102 only | 1 (4%) |
| §112 only | 2 (8%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 14 (58%) |
How the docket's pending cases split across USPTO tech-center bands.
Manual office-action response work runs about 10 hours per case. The time-saved bands below show what IP Author's prosecution pipeline typically delivers — a conservative 20% on the low end, 35% in the middle, 50% on the high end.
| Examiner | Apps on this docket | Allow rate | Interview lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIEN, ANDREW JAMES | 1 | 80.0% | +15.0% |
| TRIVISONNO, ANGELO | 1 | 53.0% | +25.8% |
| KIRSCH, ANDREW THOMAS | 1 | 50.6% | +34.4% |
| LEE, MATTHEW D | 1 | 89.2% | +5.8% |
| RAHMAN, MOIN M | 1 | 87.0% | +14.2% |
| GULLEDGE, BRIAN M | 1 | 55.8% | +26.1% |
| RISIC, ABIGAIL ANNE | 1 | 77.7% | +7.3% |
| BOWMAN, ANDREW J | 1 | 65.9% | +13.2% |
| DIZON, EDWARD ANDREW IZON | 1 | 0.0% | +0.0% |
| CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 1 | 63.0% | +24.6% |
Cases in front of an examiner with an allow rate of 80%+ where the difficulty is Easy or Medium. The top 1 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18854866 | AIR SUPPORTED VESSEL WITH STARBOARD AND PORT KEEL LINES WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE KEEL STEPS TO PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE | LEE, MATTHEW D | — |
Multi-statute / §101-driven matters, or cases in front of an examiner with an allow rate under 30%. The top 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18729359 | Methods and Products to Detect, Minimize and Treat TRAP-Related Tissue Reactions and Tissue Injury Associated With Medical Devices | BOWMAN, ANDREW J | 147d overdue |
| 18726553 | Navigation Aiding Method and Apparatus | DIZON, EDWARD ANDREW IZON | 91d overdue |
| 18697115 | Hybrid Joint Assembly | TRIGGS, ANDREW J | 17d overdue |
| 19139146 | ROTOR, IN PARTICULAR FOR A TURBOMACHINE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR, AND TURBOMACHINE | MARIEN, ANDREW JAMES | — |
| 18845132 | A Method of Manufacturing Group III-V Based Semiconductor Materials Comprising Strain Relaxed Buffers Providing Possibility for Lattice Constant Adjustment When Growing on (111)SI Substrates | RAHMAN, MOIN M | — |
| 18725615 | Method and Device for Pyrolysis-Based Production of Hydrocarbon Oils Based on Plastic Containing Raw Material | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | — |
| 18722970 | SEALANT DELIVERY SYSTEM | CARROLL, JEREMY W | — |
| 18711157 | Heat Exchanger Element and Use Thereof | WILSON, GREGORY A | — |
Cases in front of an examiner whose interview lift is 10 percentage points or more — i.e. interviewed cases historically resolve more favorably than non-interviewed ones. The top 7 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18729359 | Methods and Products to Detect, Minimize and Treat TRAP-Related Tissue Reactions and Tissue Injury Associated With Medical Devices | BOWMAN, ANDREW J | 147d overdue |
| 18971723 | CONTAINER FOR CUT PRODUCT | KIRSCH, ANDREW THOMAS | 45d overdue |
| 19139146 | ROTOR, IN PARTICULAR FOR A TURBOMACHINE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR, AND TURBOMACHINE | MARIEN, ANDREW JAMES | — |
| 19138158 | Floating Solar Energy Production Device | TRIVISONNO, ANGELO | — |
| 18845132 | A Method of Manufacturing Group III-V Based Semiconductor Materials Comprising Strain Relaxed Buffers Providing Possibility for Lattice Constant Adjustment When Growing on (111)SI Substrates | RAHMAN, MOIN M | — |
| 18835417 | Pharmaceutical Compositions, and Preparation and Methods of Use Thereof | GULLEDGE, BRIAN M | — |
| 18725615 | Method and Device for Pyrolysis-Based Production of Hydrocarbon Oils Based on Plastic Containing Raw Material | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | — |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 3746 | 2 |
| 3745 | 1 |
| 1722 | 1 |
| 3733 | 1 |
| 1717 | 1 |
| 3663 | 1 |
| 1772 | 1 |
| 3754 | 1 |
| 3635 | 1 |
| 3671 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Client | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19139146 | ROTOR, IN PARTICULAR FOR A TURBOMACHINE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR, AND TURBOMACHINE | Schubeler GmbH | MARIEN, ANDREW JAMES | 3745 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 13, 2025 |
| 19138158 | Floating Solar Energy Production Device | Geir Kroken | TRIVISONNO, ANGELO | 1722 | §102 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 12, 2025 |
| 18971723 | CONTAINER FOR CUT PRODUCT | Easypak LLC | KIRSCH, ANDREW THOMAS | 3733 | §103 | Final Rejection | 45d overdue | Pending | Dec 06, 2024 |
| 18854866 | AIR SUPPORTED VESSEL WITH STARBOARD AND PORT KEEL LINES WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE KEEL STEPS TO PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE | Pascal Technologies AS | LEE, MATTHEW D | §112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 07, 2024 | |
| 18845132 | A Method of Manufacturing Group III-V Based Semiconductor Materials Comprising Strain Relaxed Buffers Providing Possibility for Lattice Constant Adjustment When Growing on (111)SI Substrates | Integrated Solar AS | RAHMAN, MOIN M | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 09, 2024 | |
| 18835417 | Pharmaceutical Compositions, and Preparation and Methods of Use Thereof | Makscientific, LLC | GULLEDGE, BRIAN M | §112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 02, 2024 | |
| 18729526 | Marine Gangway and a Marine Structure Comprising Such a Marine Gangway | Ulmatec Handling Systems AS | RISIC, ABIGAIL ANNE | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 17, 2024 | |
| 18729359 | Methods and Products to Detect, Minimize and Treat TRAP-Related Tissue Reactions and Tissue Injury Associated With Medical Devices | Cell And Molecular Tissue Engineering, LLC | BOWMAN, ANDREW J | 1717 | §102§103 | Final Rejection | 147d overdue | Pending | Jul 16, 2024 |
| 18726553 | Navigation Aiding Method and Apparatus | Norwegian Defence Research Establishment | DIZON, EDWARD ANDREW IZON | 3663 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 91d overdue | Pending | Jul 03, 2024 |
| 18725615 | Method and Device for Pyrolysis-Based Production of Hydrocarbon Oils Based on Plastic Containing Raw Material | Inrigo AS | CEPLUCH, ALYSSA L | 1772 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 28, 2024 |
| 18722970 | SEALANT DELIVERY SYSTEM | Putzmeister Engineering GmbH | CARROLL, JEREMY W | 3754 | §102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 21, 2024 |
| 18711157 | Heat Exchanger Element and Use Thereof | Andritz Technology And Asset Management GmbH | WILSON, GREGORY A | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 17, 2024 | |
| 18710578 | Reaction Chamber and Reaction Device | Shenzhen Naso Tech Co., Ltd. | BRAYTON, JOHN JOSEPH | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 15, 2024 | |
| 18697115 | Hybrid Joint Assembly | Produktif Norway AS | TRIGGS, ANDREW J | 3635 | §102§112 | Non-Final OA | 17d overdue | Pending | Mar 29, 2024 |
| 18695379 | Subsea Blower Device | Jarala AS | BREGEL, EVAN ANTHONY | 3671 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 26, 2024 |
| 18688162 | Construction System for Assembly of a Structural Construction | Produktif Norway AS | BAYNES, KEVIN J | 3678 | §102§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 29, 2024 |
| 18685267 | Dynamic Splint | Kenai Design, LLC | MOON, MATTHEW RYAN | §102§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| 18682948 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE | Sunwoda Mobility Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | KASS-MULLET, BENJAMIN ELI | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Feb 12, 2024 | |
| 18428113 | Fastener With Polygonal Counterbore Cutters | Omg Building Products LLC | MAGAR, DIL KUMAR | 3675 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 31, 2024 |
| 18291263 | SECONDARY BATTERIES AND BATTERY PACKS | Sunwoda Mobility Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | BERRESFORD, JORDAN ELIZABETH | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 23, 2024 | |
| 18567816 | Walking Frame for Adults | Es Healthcare AS | CLEMMONS, STEVE M | 3613 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 69d | Pending | Dec 07, 2023 |
| 18497297 | ENERGY ACCUMULATOR FOR PISTON-TYPE FUEL PUMP | Stanadyne Operating Company LLC | BOBISH, CHRISTOPHER S | 3746 | §103 | Final Rejection | 28d | Pending | Oct 30, 2023 |
| 18257704 | IMPELLER MACHINE | Mdgroup Germany GmbH | PEKARSKAYA, LILYA | 3746 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 15, 2023 |
| 18247573 | Process for the Production of Cannabinol, Cannabinolic Acid, Cannabivarin, Cannabivarinic Acid and Related Cannabinoids | Bessor Pharma, LLC | GONZALEZ, LUISALBERTO | 1624 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Mar 31, 2023 |
IP Author helps law firms respond to office actions faster with AI-generated responses, examiner analytics, and prosecution intelligence.
Start Free Trial