Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/747,140

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

YAZBACK, MAHER

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

KLA Corporation

Assignee

KLA Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +25.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 61 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

45 granted / 61 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

92.4%

+52.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 61 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Dec 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 11, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 07, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.5%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 61 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.