Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/705,166

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

ALMAWRI, MAGED M

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO., LTD.

Assignee

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 543 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALMAWRI, MAGED M View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

403 granted / 543 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

584

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

65.3%

+25.3% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

20.8%

-19.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 543 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 543 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.