Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/827,642

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

AMARA, MOHAMED K

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

Applied Materials, Inc.

Assignee

Applied Materials Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +30.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 703 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AMARA, MOHAMED K View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

532 granted / 703 resolved

+15.7% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

745

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

87.1%

+47.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 703 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 24, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 22, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.0%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 703 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.