Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/706,575

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

FLORES JR, DONALD M

Art Unit

1781

Tech Center

POSCO Co., Ltd

Assignee

Posco Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 596 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FLORES JR, DONALD M View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allow Rate

457 granted / 596 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

628

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

42.6%

+2.6% vs TC avg

§102

22.4%

-17.6% vs TC avg

§112

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 596 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.4%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 596 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.