Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/818,340

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

FOSTER, THOMAS JOHN

Art Unit

2616

Tech Center

Arm Limited

Assignee

ARM Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 23 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FOSTER, THOMAS JOHN View full profile →

Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 23 resolved

+35.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

98.8%

+58.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 23 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

96%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+6.3%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 23 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.