Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/821,472

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Jun 13, 2024 — IN 202441045909

Examiner

FORTICH, ALVARO E

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

Microsemi SoC Corp.

Assignee

Microsemi Soc Corp.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 578 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FORTICH, ALVARO E View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

496 granted / 578 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

602

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§103

70.2%

+30.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 578 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.4%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 578 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.