Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/898,023

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

KEOGH, MATTHEW R

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

Mertec, LLC

Assignee

Mertec LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 692 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KEOGH, MATTHEW R View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

543 granted / 692 resolved

+18.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

719

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

23.1%

-16.9% vs TC avg

§102

20.6%

-19.4% vs TC avg

§112

38.1%

-1.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 692 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Feb 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+13.9%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 692 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.