Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/828,889

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

DEMETER, HILINA K

Art Unit

2617

Tech Center

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 660 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEMETER, HILINA K View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allow Rate

473 granted / 660 resolved

+11.7% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

687

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§103

61.1%

+21.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 660 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+19.4%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 660 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.