Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/703,814

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Oct 28, 2021 — JP 2021-176847 +1 more

Examiner

CAMMARATA, MICHAEL ROBERT

Art Unit

2667

Tech Center

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY

Assignee

National University Corporation Hokkaido University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +34.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 315 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAMMARATA, MICHAEL ROBERT View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

219 granted / 315 resolved

+9.5% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

355

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

85.8%

+45.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 315 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.8%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 315 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.