Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/769,089

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

PATEL, YOGESHKUMAR G

Art Unit

2691

Tech Center

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Assignee

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 650 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

538 granted / 650 resolved

+22.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

669

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

62.0%

+22.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 650 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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DIRECTIONAL BILATERAL SOUND INTAKE-BASED MIC ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/420,157

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CHANGE OF A MODE FOR CAPTURING IMMERSIVE AUDIO

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/534,033

Patent 12596525

METHOD TO DETERMINE INTENDED DIRECTION OF A VOCAL COMMAND AND TARGET FOR VOCAL INTERACTION

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/389,832

Patent 12592675

AUDIO DEVICE WITH MICROPHONE AND MEDIA MIXING

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/553,799

Patent 12593010

COMMUNICATION ASSEMBLY

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+3.4%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 650 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.