Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/711,787

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 07, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0173523 +1 more

Examiner

TREMARCHE, CONNOR J.

Art Unit

Tech Center

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +27.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 647 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TREMARCHE, CONNOR J. View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

421 granted / 647 resolved

+5.1% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

695

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

93.6%

+53.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 647 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+27.9%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 647 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.