Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/581,496

QUANTUM DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Priority

Feb 24, 2023 — JP 2023*027606

Examiner

PATERSON, BRIGITTE A

Art Unit

2896

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +23.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 380 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATERSON, BRIGITTE A View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

291 granted / 380 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

407

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

72.0%

+32.0% vs TC avg

§102

19.1%

-20.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 380 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.3%)

2y 8m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 380 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.