Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/639,143

Determining Dependencies of OT on IT for Improved Fault Analysis in Industrial Plants

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Priority

Apr 21, 2023 — EU 23169310.2

Examiner

KHUU, HIEN DIEU THI

Art Unit

2116

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 465 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

404 granted / 465 resolved

+31.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

488

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§103

46.7%

+6.7% vs TC avg

§102

35.2%

-4.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 465 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 18, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.7%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 465 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.