Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/885,422

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SMITH, SEAN THOMAS

Art Unit

2659

Tech Center

DeepMind Technologies Limited

Assignee

DeepMind Technologies Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (89%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 9 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

8 granted / 9 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

90.4%

+50.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 9 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 9 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.