Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/865,307

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Jul 06, 2022 — CN 202210796813.0 +1 more

Examiner

MARANDI, JAMES R

Art Unit

2421

Tech Center

Lemon Inc.

Assignee

Lemon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +28.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 495 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MARANDI, JAMES R View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

296 granted / 495 resolved

At TC average

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

512

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

86.9%

+46.9% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 495 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+28.3%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 495 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.