Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/705,694

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

SONG, ZHENG B

Art Unit

2875

Tech Center

Zumtobel Lighting GmbH

Assignee

ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING GMBH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 757 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SONG, ZHENG B View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

531 granted / 757 resolved

+10.1% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

787

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

57.9%

+17.9% vs TC avg

§102

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

§112

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 757 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 14, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/080,445

Patent 12604772

LED ELECTRICAL CONTACT FOR 3D LEDS

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/279,849

Patent 12586947

CONNECTOR

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/903,239

Patent 12583383

VEHICLE CABIN ILLUMINATION DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/940,659

Patent 12578081

LIGHTING DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/829,676

Patent 12565986

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LAMP

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+15.1%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 757 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.