Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/708,008

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

THOMPSON, CAMIE S

Art Unit

1786

Tech Center

SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO., LTD.

Assignee

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1310 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMPSON, CAMIE S View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

958 granted / 1310 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

59 currently pending

Career history

1369

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

40.4%

+0.4% vs TC avg

§102

28.0%

-12.0% vs TC avg

§112

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1310 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+10.5%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1310 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.