Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/360,857

NFT-based Firmware Management

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 28, 2023

Priority

Apr 12, 2023 — WO PCT/CN2023/087750

Examiner

KIM, HYUN SOO

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 182 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

160 granted / 182 resolved

+27.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

200

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

71.5%

+31.5% vs TC avg

§102

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 182 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 28, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 29, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 182 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.