Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/884,500

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

THOMAS, COURTNEY D

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

ACADEMIA SINICA

Assignee

Academia Sinica

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 908 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMAS, COURTNEY D View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allow Rate

808 granted / 908 resolved

+29.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

923

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

26.6%

-13.4% vs TC avg

§102

33.0%

-7.0% vs TC avg

§112

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 908 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+9.3%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 908 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.