Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/762,166

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

STAFIRA, MICHAEL PATRICK

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

Assignee

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1278 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STAFIRA, MICHAEL PATRICK View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1128 granted / 1278 resolved

+28.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1299

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

68.5%

+28.5% vs TC avg

§102

24.5%

-15.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1278 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Sep 26, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+8.9%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1278 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.