Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/766,708

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

TRAN, MICHAEL THANH

Art Unit

2827

Tech Center

MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

Assignee

Macronix International Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1491 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1427 granted / 1491 resolved

+35.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 7m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1513

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§102

56.2%

+16.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1491 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Dec 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 27, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

96%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+0.3%)

1y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1491 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.