Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/825,844

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

HUYNH, KHOA D

Art Unit

3732

Tech Center

adidas AG

Assignee

Adidas AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 19% of cases after interview

— +22.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 273 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 19% of cases

Career Allow Rate

52 granted / 273 resolved

-41.0% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

321

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

43.1%

+3.1% vs TC avg

§102

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

§112

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 273 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Dec 02, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 06, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

19%

Grant Probability

42%

With Interview (+22.9%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 273 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.