Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/512,238

COPPER OXIDE NANOPOWDER AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATING AND THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE FILM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 17, 2023

Examiner

LACLAIR, LOGAN EDWARD

Art Unit

1736

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Industrial Technology Research Institute

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 194 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LACLAIR, LOGAN EDWARD View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

151 granted / 194 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

226

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

72.2%

+32.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 194 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 17, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.2%)

3y 2m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 194 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.