Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/890,228

VIRTUAL CHESS PIECE SELLING METHOD APPARATUS, AND MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 19, 2024

Priority

Nov 15, 2022 — CN 2022114290377 +1 more

Examiner

ROWLAND, STEVE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1073 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

834 granted / 1073 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1095

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§103

53.9%

+13.9% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1073 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 7m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1073 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.