Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/817,111

Untitled Application

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Filed

2600

Examiner

BOCAR, DONNA V

Art Unit

2621

Tech Center

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

Assignee

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +19.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 367 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOCAR, DONNA V View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

212 granted / 367 resolved

-2.2% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

404

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

57.0%

+17.0% vs TC avg

§102

22.4%

-17.6% vs TC avg

§112

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 367 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Jun 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Aug 18, 2025

Response Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Final Rejection

Jan 14, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jan 26, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

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Patent 12475825

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2y 5m to grant Granted Nov 18, 2025

18/557,969

Patent 12451088

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2y 5m to grant Granted Oct 21, 2025

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2y 5m to grant Granted Oct 21, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+19.4%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 367 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.