Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/725,419

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jan 11, 2022 — JP 2022-002400 +1 more

Examiner

PAUMEN, GARY F

Art Unit

Tech Center

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1974 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAUMEN, GARY F View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1749 granted / 1974 resolved

+28.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-1.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

1990

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

69.3%

+29.3% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1974 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (-1.5%)

1y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1974 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.