Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/822,993

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

POTHEN, FEBA

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

ABB SCHWEIZ AG

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 637 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

516 granted / 637 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

668

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

89.3%

+49.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 637 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+12.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 637 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.