Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/774,063

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

FINCH III, FRED E

Art Unit

2838

Tech Center

Renesas Design (UK) Limited

Assignee

Renesas Design (Uk) Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 901 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FINCH III, FRED E View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

724 granted / 901 resolved

+20.4% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

927

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

42.8%

+2.8% vs TC avg

§102

33.7%

-6.3% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 901 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.4%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 901 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

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Statute-Specific Performance

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