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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/769,384

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2600
Examiner
RHIM, WOO CHUL
Art Unit
2676
Tech Center
HTC Corporation
Assignee
HTC Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
80%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 11m
To Grant
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 140 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RHIM, WOO CHUL View full profile →
Grants 80% — above average
80%
Career Allow Rate
112 granted / 140 resolved
+20.0% vs TC avg
Strong +21% interview lift
Without
With
+21.4%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 11m
Avg Prosecution
29 currently pending
Career history
169
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
7.4%
-32.6% vs TC avg
§103
47.4%
+7.4% vs TC avg
§102
23.1%
-16.9% vs TC avg
§112
18.8%
-21.2% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 140 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600
Application Filed
Mar 30, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
80%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+21.4%)
2y 11m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 140 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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