Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/707,815

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Nov 04, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTSG2022050804

Examiner

BRUTUS, JOEL F

Art Unit

3797

Tech Center

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Assignee

National University of Singapore

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1295 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRUTUS, JOEL F View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

941 granted / 1295 resolved

+12.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1341

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

82.5%

+42.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1295 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+17.7%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1295 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.