Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/873,216

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 27, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTKR2022009093

Examiner

MAY, ROBERT J

Art Unit

Tech Center

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +15.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1090 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAY, ROBERT J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

822 granted / 1090 resolved

+15.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

1097

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

79.5%

+39.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1090 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.5%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1090 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.