Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/773,813

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

GRANT, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

IGT

Assignee

Igt

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 765 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRANT, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER View full profile →

Grants only 22% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

165 granted / 765 resolved

-38.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

834

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

31.0%

-9.0% vs TC avg

§103

56.1%

+16.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 765 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 10, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

22%

Grant Probability

29%

With Interview (+7.1%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 765 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.