Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/707,211

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

SONG, HIMCHAN

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

NOVASTEP

Assignee

Novastep

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 251 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allow Rate

215 granted / 251 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

259

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

38.1%

-1.9% vs TC avg

§102

28.1%

-11.9% vs TC avg

§112

30.1%

-9.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 251 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 251 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.