Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/830,725

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

OQUENDO, CARIB A

Art Unit

3678

Tech Center

BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC

Assignee

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 832 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OQUENDO, CARIB A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

647 granted / 832 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

856

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

45.8%

+5.8% vs TC avg

§102

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

§112

25.6%

-14.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 832 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+13.4%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 832 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.