Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/809,830

Distortion Correct based on First Come First Serve Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 20, 2024

Priority

Sep 12, 2023 — IN 202341061333

Examiner

CHOI, TIMOTHY WING HO

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +35.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 334 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOI, TIMOTHY WING HO View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

201 granted / 334 resolved

At TC average

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

357

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

90.5%

+50.5% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 334 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+35.0%)

3y 1m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 334 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.