Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/789,636

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DABNEY, PHYLESHA LARVINIA

Art Unit

2694

Tech Center

AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd.

Assignee

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 801 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DABNEY, PHYLESHA LARVINIA View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

612 granted / 801 resolved

+16.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

816

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

65.4%

+25.4% vs TC avg

§102

26.7%

-13.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 801 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+14.8%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 801 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.