Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/740,845

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SCHWARTZ, RAPHAEL M

Art Unit

2671

Tech Center

Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH

Assignee

Leica Microsystems Cms GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +31.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 340 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHWARTZ, RAPHAEL M View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

229 granted / 340 resolved

+7.4% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

368

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 340 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.4%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 340 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.