Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/706,778

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Nov 09, 2021 — EU 21207133.6 +1 more

Examiner

LI, SHI K

Art Unit

2635

Tech Center

SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.

Assignee

Signify Holding B.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 832 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

611 granted / 832 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

854

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

87.1%

+47.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 832 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (+5.2%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 832 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.