Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/868,551

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 25, 2022 — provisional 63/345,784 +1 more

Examiner

PRINCE JR, FREDDIE GARY

Art Unit

Tech Center

The Regents of the University of California

Assignee

The Regents of the University of California

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +20.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1365 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PRINCE JR, FREDDIE GARY View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1078 granted / 1365 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1387

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

62.2%

+22.2% vs TC avg

§102

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

§112

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1365 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.7%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1365 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.