Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/898,007

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

MCWILLIAMS, KELSEY LYNN

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

Mertec, LLC

Assignee

Mertec LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 85 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

77 granted / 85 resolved

+30.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

118

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§103

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

§112

43.1%

+3.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 85 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Mar 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 85 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.