Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/720,661

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jan 27, 2022 — CN 202210101669.4 +1 more

Examiner

SUN, HAI TAO

Art Unit

Tech Center

GOERTEK INC.

Assignee

Goertek Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +25.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 486 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUN, HAI TAO View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

357 granted / 486 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

521

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

91.9%

+51.9% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 486 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.7%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 486 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.