Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/710,383

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Nov 16, 2021 — DE 10 2021 212 881.5 +2 more

Examiner

TEMPLETON, CHRISTOPHER L

Art Unit

3725

Tech Center

SMS group GmbH

Assignee

SMS group GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 51% of cases after interview

— +56.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 491 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TEMPLETON, CHRISTOPHER L View full profile →

Grants 51% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

250 granted / 491 resolved

-9.1% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+56.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

515

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

79.3%

+39.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 491 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Oct 27, 2020

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5y 8m to grant Granted Oct 20, 2020

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

51%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+56.0%)

4y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 491 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.