Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/874,471

HOLOGRAPHIC METROLOGY APPARATUS AND METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 12, 2024

Priority

Sep 05, 2022 — EU 22193868.1 +1 more

Examiner

SMITH, MAURICE C

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

ASML Holding N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 721 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

609 granted / 721 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

747

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

66.6%

+26.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

26.9%

-13.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 721 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (-4.2%)

2y 1m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 721 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.