Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/773,860

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

NICONOVICH, ALEXANDER R

Art Unit

3711

Tech Center

DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Assignee

Disney Enterprises Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1325 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NICONOVICH, ALEXANDER R View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

964 granted / 1325 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1361

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

41.2%

+1.2% vs TC avg

§102

31.8%

-8.2% vs TC avg

§112

20.4%

-19.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1325 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+21.2%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1325 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.