Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/796,238

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Examiner

PHAM, NHUT HUY

Art Unit

Tech Center

KLA CORPORATION

Assignee

KLA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +26.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 68 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

54 granted / 68 resolved

+19.4% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

91.3%

+51.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 68 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 68 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.