Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/824,469

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

O TOOLE, COLLEEN J

Art Unit

2849

Tech Center

Infineon Technologies Austria AG

Assignee

Infineon Technologies AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 624 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

O TOOLE, COLLEEN J View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

360 granted / 624 resolved

-2.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

642

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

82.5%

+42.5% vs TC avg

§102

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 624 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

69%

With Interview (+11.0%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 624 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.