Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/711,169

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Dec 10, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021045469

Examiner

NATNITHITHADHA, NAVIN

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

NEC Corporation

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +30.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 977 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

698 granted / 977 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

1018

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

§103

47.4%

+7.4% vs TC avg

§102

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 977 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.2%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 977 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.