Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/316,289

BATTERY MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Final Rejection

Filed

May 12, 2023

Priority

Jun 07, 2022 — EU 22177478.9

Examiner

HERNANDEZ, MANUEL J

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

2 (Final)

This examiner grants 50% of cases after interview

— +44.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 677 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HERNANDEZ, MANUEL J View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

338 granted / 677 resolved

-18.1% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

738

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§103

56.7%

+16.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.3%

-18.7% vs TC avg

§112

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 677 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 12, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 18, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 19, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+44.0%)

3y 6m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 677 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.