Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/980,007

ELECTROCHROMIC MATERIAL AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 03, 2022

Priority

Nov 10, 2021 — CN 202111336028.9

Examiner

AHVAZI, BIJAN

Art Unit

1763

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Micron Optoelectronics Co. Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +46.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 1200 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AHVAZI, BIJAN View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

762 granted / 1200 resolved

-1.5% vs TC avg

Strong +47% interview lift

Without

With

+46.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

60 currently pending

Career history

1279

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

84.6%

+44.6% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1200 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 03, 2022

Application Filed

May 21, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 18, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Nov 07, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+46.7%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1200 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.