Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/752,440

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

PO, MING CHEUNG

Art Unit

1771

Tech Center

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 697 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PO, MING CHEUNG View full profile →

Grants only 38% of cases

Career Allow Rate

262 granted / 697 resolved

-22.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

64 currently pending

Career history

761

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

71.6%

+31.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 697 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

38%

Grant Probability

52%

With Interview (+13.9%)

4y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 697 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.