Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/825,633

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DANG, JULIE X

Art Unit

2692

Tech Center

ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.

Assignee

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +17.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 484 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANG, JULIE X View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

405 granted / 484 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

498

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

78.9%

+38.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 484 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.4%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 484 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.