Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/618,291

SEGMENT PARSER FOR MULTIPLE RESOURCE UNIT (MRU) OPERATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 27, 2024

Examiner

BRANDT, CHRISTOPHER M

Art Unit

2645

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 867 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRANDT, CHRISTOPHER M View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

715 granted / 867 resolved

+20.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

882

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

85.6%

+45.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 867 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 27, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 10m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 867 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.