Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/811,307

Untitled Application

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Examiner

CHIO, TAT CHI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Nvidia Corporation

Assignee

NVIDIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +17.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 853 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

622 granted / 853 resolved

+12.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

893

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

82.6%

+42.6% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 853 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+17.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 853 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.