Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/305,147

LOW CONTENTION CURRENT CIRCUITS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 21, 2023

Examiner

TRAN, MICHAEL THANH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1495 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1431 granted / 1495 resolved

+35.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 7m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1515

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§102

56.1%

+16.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1495 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 21, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 13, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

96%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+0.3%)

1y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1495 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.