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Office Actions › Lenovo (United States) Inc. › 18755075
Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/755,075

DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND DEVICE

Non-Final OA
Filed
Jun 26, 2024
Priority
Jun 27, 2023 — CN 202310768998.9
Examiner
VARNDELL, ROSS E
Art Unit
2674
Tech Center
2600 — Communications
Assignee
Lenovo (United States) Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
85%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2m
Est. Remaining
98%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 622 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VARNDELL, ROSS E View full profile →
Grants 85% — above average
85%
Career Allowance Rate
526 granted / 622 resolved
+22.6% vs TC avg
Moderate +13% lift
Without
With
+13.2%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 3m
Avg Prosecution
33 currently pending
Career history
659
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
1.6%
-38.4% vs TC avg
§103
89.2%
+49.2% vs TC avg
§102
2.8%
-37.2% vs TC avg
§112
4.9%
-35.1% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 622 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 26, 2024
Application Filed
May 13, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
85%
Grant Probability
98%
With Interview (+13.2%)
2y 3m (~2m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 622 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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