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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/707,917

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2600
Examiner
HOANG, HAN DINH
Art Unit
2661
Tech Center
NEC Corporation
Assignee
NEC Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
74%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
3y 2m
To Grant
93%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 165 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOANG, HAN DINH View full profile →
Grants 74% — above average
74%
Career Allow Rate
122 granted / 165 resolved
+13.9% vs TC avg
Strong +19% interview lift
Without
With
+19.4%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 2m
Avg Prosecution
24 currently pending
Career history
189
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
6.9%
-33.1% vs TC avg
§103
65.8%
+25.8% vs TC avg
§102
15.4%
-24.6% vs TC avg
§112
7.0%
-33.0% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 165 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600
Application Filed
Mar 13, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
74%
Grant Probability
93%
With Interview (+19.4%)
3y 2m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 165 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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