Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/926,428

Amplifier Circuit

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 18, 2022

Priority

May 29, 2020 — JP PCT/JP2020/021349 +2 more

Examiner

RAHMAN, HAFIZUR

Art Unit

2843

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NTT, Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 724 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

678 granted / 724 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

759

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

67.0%

+27.0% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 724 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 18, 2022

Application Filed

May 28, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 26, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 12, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.1%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 724 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.