Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/705,876

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Nov 02, 2021 — provisional 63/274,650 +1 more

Examiner

COFFA, SERGIO

Art Unit

1658

Tech Center

The Regents of the University of California

Assignee

The Regents of the University of California

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 61% of cases after interview

— +33.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 734 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COFFA, SERGIO View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

449 granted / 734 resolved

+1.2% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

68 currently pending

Career history

789

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

47.6%

+7.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 734 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+33.1%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 734 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.