Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/806,110

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SARPONG, AKWASI

Art Unit

2681

Tech Center

NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Assignee

Nbcuniversal Media LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 481 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

328 granted / 481 resolved

+8.2% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

491

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

§103

67.1%

+27.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§112

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 481 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+28.9%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 481 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.