Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/706,771

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

KELLS, ASHER

Art Unit

2171

Tech Center

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 626 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

491 granted / 626 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

648

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§103

37.6%

-2.4% vs TC avg

§102

20.7%

-19.3% vs TC avg

§112

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 626 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+11.1%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 626 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.