Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/697,492

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 21, 2022 — CN 202211649309.4 +1 more

Examiner

RODRIGUEZ VILLANU, SANDRA MILENA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Hygon Information Technology Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 115 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RODRIGUEZ VILLANU, SANDRA MILENA View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

102 granted / 115 resolved

+28.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

156

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

22.2%

-17.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 115 resolved cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+10.6%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 115 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.