Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/706,049

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Nov 04, 2021 — provisional 63/275,857 +1 more

Examiner

KIM, YUNJU

Art Unit

1781

Tech Center

Matthews International Corporation

Assignee

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +34.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 476 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, YUNJU View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

264 granted / 476 resolved

-4.5% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

518

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

91.4%

+51.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 476 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Jul 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+34.6%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 476 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.