Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/706,636

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Nov 23, 2021 — EU 21306631.9 +1 more

Examiner

NIGAM, NATASHA

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL

Assignee

Essilor International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +36.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 36 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NIGAM, NATASHA View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

23 granted / 36 resolved

+3.9% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

68.1%

+28.1% vs TC avg

§102

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 36 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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4y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/187,060

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3y 2m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/454,885

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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3y 5m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.2%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 36 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.