Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/877,850

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 08, 2022 — EU 22189243.3 +1 more

Examiner

GUNBERG, EDWIN C

Art Unit

Tech Center

ASML Netherlands B.V.

Assignee

ASML Holding N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 626 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUNBERG, EDWIN C View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

489 granted / 626 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

646

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

79.9%

+39.9% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 626 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/335,909

Patent 12669624

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TIME OF FLIGHT POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/493,928

Patent 12663550

RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS AND RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/763,862

Patent 12658124

Multi-Zone Display with Transparency Compensation

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/914,022

Patent 12656508

X-RAY DETECTOR

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

16/531,294

Patent 12650526

MIXED GARNET OXIDE SCINTILLATORS AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

6y 10m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Get a prosecution strategy drawn from examiner precedents, rejection analysis, and claim mapping.

Typically takes 5-10 seconds — AI-generated, attorney review required before filing

Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+6.4%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 626 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.