Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Technology areas: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals • Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems
17 pending office actions • 15 clients • 16 examiners • 14 art units • 0 of 17 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready • 16 patents granted in the last 365 days
JCIP has managed 56182 career applications in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals technology area. The firm currently has 14 pending office actions and a resolved allowance rate pct of 87.21.
Prosecution at the firm involves an avg office actions per allowance of 2.6. This 2.6 figure provides a basis for practitioners to anticipate the number of examiner interactions required in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals sector. The 87.21 resolved allowance rate pct reflects the proportion of cases that reached allowance relative to the 56182 career applications. The 14 pending office actions represent the current cases awaiting a USPTO response.
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 9 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. 9 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 |
|---|---|
| §101 only | 1 (6%) |
| §101 + other | 3 (18%) |
| §103 only | 5 (29%) |
| §112 only | 1 (6%) |
| Double-patenting + other | 1 (6%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 6 (35%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN, BAILEY MICHELLE | 2 | 56.3% | +58.3% |
| RO, YONG-SUK | 1 | 85.5% | +7.7% |
| GARCIA-GUERRA, DARLENE | 1 | 23.3% | +34.3% |
| WHITAKER, ANDREW B | 1 | 18.6% | +19.0% |
| DUFFY, PATRICIA ANN | 1 | 52.9% | +33.9% |
| YUEN, JESSICA JIPING | 1 | 60.2% | +21.6% |
| STOFFA, WYATT A | 1 | 79.4% | +22.8% |
| DONAHUE, ZACHARY RYAN | 1 | 1.7% | +4.7% |
| GUTMAN, HILARY L | 1 | 71.8% | +11.8% |
| GUINO-O UZZLE, MARITES A | 1 | 68.9% | +16.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17433505 | MEDICAL ADHESIVE AND THE PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF | MELLER, MICHAEL V | 282d overdue |
| 18700832 | CAR DEALERSHIP SYSTEM AND METHOD | DONAHUE, ZACHARY RYAN | 30d overdue |
| 18835769 | PROGRESS TRACKING SYSTEM | WHITAKER, ANDREW B | 25d overdue |
| 17773406 | PACKER | BREGEL, EVAN ANTHONY | 23d overdue |
| 19433645 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD | RO, YONG-SUK | — |
| 18809416 | MULTI-TENANCY VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) SYSTEM WITH REAL-TIME DATA TRACKING FOR TRAINING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, USER ACCESS AUTHENTICATION AND BACK OFFICE MANAGEMENT, AND METHOD THEREOF | GARCIA-GUERRA, DARLENE | — |
| 18833626 | METHOD FOR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF VACCINE AGAINST PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA | DUFFY, PATRICIA ANN | — |
| 18833234 | DRYING APPARATUS UTILISING AN INDIRECT INFRARED HEATING SYSTEM | YUEN, JESSICA JIPING | — |
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 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17637028 | APPLICATION OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA VACCINE IN RESPIRATORY DISEASE | MORGAN, BAILEY MICHELLE | 92d overdue |
| 17637057 | APPLICATION OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA VACCINE IN TREATING INFECTION ASSOCIATED WITH BURN OR SCALD INJURY | MORGAN, BAILEY MICHELLE | 38d overdue |
| 18835769 | PROGRESS TRACKING SYSTEM | WHITAKER, ANDREW B | 25d overdue |
| 18687918 | BUMPER SYSTEM AND A DEVICE HAVING THE SAME | GUTMAN, HILARY L | 6d |
| 18809416 | MULTI-TENANCY VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) SYSTEM WITH REAL-TIME DATA TRACKING FOR TRAINING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, USER ACCESS AUTHENTICATION AND BACK OFFICE MANAGEMENT, AND METHOD THEREOF | GARCIA-GUERRA, DARLENE | — |
| 18833626 | METHOD FOR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF VACCINE AGAINST PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA | DUFFY, PATRICIA ANN | — |
| 18833234 | DRYING APPARATUS UTILISING AN INDIRECT INFRARED HEATING SYSTEM | YUEN, JESSICA JIPING | — |
| 18725706 | MIRROR ARRANGEMENT FOR MAGNETO-OPTICAL TRAP | STOFFA, WYATT A | — |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 1645 | 2 |
| 3676 | 1 |
| 3625 | 1 |
| 3629 | 1 |
| 2881 | 1 |
| 3689 | 1 |
| 3612 | 1 |
| 1731 | 1 |
| 1672 | 1 |
| 2666 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Client | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19433645 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD | Completion Products Pte. Ltd. | RO, YONG-SUK | 3676 | §102§112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 18809416 | MULTI-TENANCY VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) SYSTEM WITH REAL-TIME DATA TRACKING FOR TRAINING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, USER ACCESS AUTHENTICATION AND BACK OFFICE MANAGEMENT, AND METHOD THEREOF | VIRTUAL X SDN. BHD. | GARCIA-GUERRA, DARLENE | 3625 | §101§103§112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Aug 20, 2024 |
| 18835769 | PROGRESS TRACKING SYSTEM | Crimson Consulting Limited | WHITAKER, ANDREW B | 3629 | §101§102 | Non-Final OA | 25d overdue | Pending | Aug 05, 2024 |
| 18833626 | METHOD FOR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF VACCINE AGAINST PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA | Westvac Biopharma Co., Ltd. | DUFFY, PATRICIA ANN | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| 18833234 | DRYING APPARATUS UTILISING AN INDIRECT INFRARED HEATING SYSTEM | Singnergy Corporation Pte. Ltd. | YUEN, JESSICA JIPING | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 25, 2024 | |
| 18725706 | MIRROR ARRANGEMENT FOR MAGNETO-OPTICAL TRAP | Atomionics Pte Ltd | STOFFA, WYATT A | 2881 | §102§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 28, 2024 |
| 18700832 | CAR DEALERSHIP SYSTEM AND METHOD | Trusty Cars Ltd. | DONAHUE, ZACHARY RYAN | 3689 | §101 | Non-Final OA | 30d overdue | Pending | Apr 12, 2024 |
| 18687918 | BUMPER SYSTEM AND A DEVICE HAVING THE SAME | Lionsbot International Pte. Ltd. | GUTMAN, HILARY L | 3612 | §112 | Final Rejection | 6d | Pending | Feb 29, 2024 |
| 18565447 | FIRE PROTECTION AND INSULATION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF | Matwerkz Technologies Pte. Ltd. | GUINO-O UZZLE, MARITES A | 1731 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Nov 29, 2023 |
| 18017746 | EBV-TARGETED ALLOGENEIC B CELL VACCINE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR | West China Hospital Of Sichuan University | ALLEN, MICHAEL D | 1672 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Aug 01, 2023 |
| 18144919 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FAULT TOLERANT TRAINING FOR REAL TIME DEFECT DETECTION IN MANUFACTURING | Jidoka Technologies Private Limited | YAO, JULIA ZHI-YI | 2666 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 58d overdue | Pending | May 09, 2023 |
| 17910310 | APPLICATION OF IFN-y IN PREPARING ANTI-TUMOR ADJUVANT DRUG | West China Hospital Of Sichuan University | BENAVIDES, JENNIFER ANN | 1675 | §103 | Final Rejection | 32d overdue | Pending | Mar 10, 2023 |
| 17637057 | APPLICATION OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA VACCINE IN TREATING INFECTION ASSOCIATED WITH BURN OR SCALD INJURY | Sichuan University | MORGAN, BAILEY MICHELLE | 1645 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 38d overdue | Pending | Aug 10, 2022 |
| 17637028 | APPLICATION OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA VACCINE IN RESPIRATORY DISEASE | Sichuan University | MORGAN, BAILEY MICHELLE | 1645 | §112DP | Final Rejection | 92d overdue | Pending | Jul 22, 2022 |
| 17773406 | PACKER | Wedgelock Equipment Limited | BREGEL, EVAN ANTHONY | 3671 | §102§103§112 | Final Rejection | 23d overdue | Pending | Apr 29, 2022 |
| 17433505 | MEDICAL ADHESIVE AND THE PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF | Stomatological Hospital of ChongQing Medical University | MELLER, MICHAEL V | 1655 | §101§103 | Final Rejection | 282d overdue | Pending | Apr 28, 2022 |
| 17311863 | MULTI-LAYER TEXTILE ASSEMBLY | Rsd Holdings Limited | CHANDHOK, JENNA N | 1789 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 08, 2021 |
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