Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/888,459

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

CHANG, DANIEL D

Art Unit

2844

Tech Center

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Assignee

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1223 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHANG, DANIEL D View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1117 granted / 1223 resolved

+31.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1231

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

46.4%

+6.4% vs TC avg

§102

43.2%

+3.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1223 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+4.0%)

1y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1223 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.