Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/672,621

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OS-CFAR DETECTION, AND RADAR SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 23, 2024

Priority

Jun 19, 2023 — EU 23180158

Examiner

JUSTICE, MICHAEL W

Art Unit

3648

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Infineon Technologies AG

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +17.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 446 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JUSTICE, MICHAEL W View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

372 granted / 446 resolved

+31.4% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

476

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

76.9%

+36.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 446 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 23, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 18, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.1%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 446 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.