Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/745,528

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 17, 2024

Priority

Jun 30, 2023 — EU 23182621.5

Examiner

PAUL, ANTONY M

Art Unit

2846

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

STMicroelectronics N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 647 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAUL, ANTONY M View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

580 granted / 647 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

666

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

47.6%

+7.6% vs TC avg

§102

31.5%

-8.5% vs TC avg

§112

18.4%

-21.6% vs TC avg

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

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 17, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/441,602

Patent 12651993

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

16/043,119

Patent 12633859

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7y 10m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Patent 12580464

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.4%)

2y 3m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

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