Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/704,543

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Oct 25, 2021 — DE 10 2021 127 685.3 +1 more

Examiner

DRAGICEVICH, ZACHARY T

Art Unit

3679

Tech Center

NORMA GERMANY GMBH

Assignee

Norma Germany GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 705 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DRAGICEVICH, ZACHARY T View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

557 granted / 705 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

739

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

36.3%

-3.7% vs TC avg

§102

36.3%

-3.7% vs TC avg

§112

22.2%

-17.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 705 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+5.2%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 705 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.