Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/746,966

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DRYDEN, EMMA ELIZABETH

Art Unit

2677

Tech Center

ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC

Assignee

Amd

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +30.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 18 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DRYDEN, EMMA ELIZABETH View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

12 granted / 18 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

96.3%

+56.3% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 18 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+30.0%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 18 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.