Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/810,959

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

TIKU, SISAY G

Art Unit

2838

Tech Center

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 723 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

662 granted / 723 resolved

+31.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

732

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 723 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.1%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 723 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.