Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/787,260

RADAR FRONT END, AND RADAR SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 29, 2024

Priority

Aug 01, 2023 — EU 23188913.0

Examiner

BENJAMIN GOSLING, ANNA K

Art Unit

3648

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 46 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

39 granted / 46 resolved

+32.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.4%

+50.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 46 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+12.7%)

2y 9m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 46 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.