Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/870,089

METROLOGY SYSTEM USING MULTIPLE RADIATION SPOTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 27, 2024

Priority

Jul 25, 2022 — provisional 63/392,044 +1 more

Examiner

COOK, JONATHON

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

ASML Holding N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 751 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COOK, JONATHON View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

614 granted / 751 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

793

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

85.8%

+45.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 751 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 27, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 4m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 751 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.