Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/668,327

PHOTOELECTRON EMISSION MICROSCOPE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 20, 2024

Priority

Jul 14, 2023 — JP 2023-116148

Examiner

LI, LARRY

Art Unit

2881

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 3 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

3 granted / 3 resolved

+32.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

67.4%

+27.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 3 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 3 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.