Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/816,836

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

DOAN, NGHIA M

Art Unit

2851

Tech Center

KLA Corporation

Assignee

KLA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1018 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOAN, NGHIA M View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

886 granted / 1018 resolved

+27.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

1032

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§103

50.1%

+10.1% vs TC avg

§102

31.1%

-8.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1018 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Feb 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1018 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.