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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/775,731

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3700
Examiner
LARSEN, CARL VICTOR
Art Unit
3715
Tech Center
IGT
Assignee
Igt
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
69%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 9m
To Grant
89%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +19.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 616 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LARSEN, CARL VICTOR View full profile →
Grants 69% — above average
69%
Career Allow Rate
425 granted / 616 resolved
+9.0% vs TC avg
Strong +20% interview lift
Without
With
+19.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 9m
Avg Prosecution
22 currently pending
Career history
638
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
16.9%
-23.1% vs TC avg
§103
43.5%
+3.5% vs TC avg
§102
14.4%
-25.6% vs TC avg
§112
13.3%
-26.7% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 616 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700
Application Filed
Sep 10, 2024
Response after Non-Final Action
Mar 20, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
69%
Grant Probability
89%
With Interview (+19.6%)
2y 9m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 616 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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