Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/906,948

Wire electrode for spark-erosion cutting

Final Rejection

Filed

Sep 21, 2022

Priority

Mar 31, 2020 — EU 20167319.1 +1 more

Examiner

NORTON, JOHN J

Art Unit

3761

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Berkenhoff GmbH

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +29.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 680 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NORTON, JOHN J View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

457 granted / 680 resolved

-2.8% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

728

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

73.2%

+33.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 680 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 21, 2022

Application Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 09, 2026

Response Filed

May 26, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+29.3%)

3y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 680 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.