Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/706,327

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

BERKE-SCHLESSEL, DAVID W

Art Unit

1651

Tech Center

DENKA COMPANY LIMITED

Assignee

Denka Company Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 731 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BERKE-SCHLESSEL, DAVID W View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allow Rate

484 granted / 731 resolved

+6.2% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

772

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§103

34.4%

-5.6% vs TC avg

§102

19.4%

-20.6% vs TC avg

§112

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 731 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.5%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 731 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.