Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/898,030

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

KINKEAD, ARNOLD M

Art Unit

2849

Tech Center

IQM Finland Oy

Assignee

Iqm Finland OY

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1373 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KINKEAD, ARNOLD M View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1250 granted / 1373 resolved

+31.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1395

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

40.8%

+0.8% vs TC avg

§102

33.3%

-6.7% vs TC avg

§112

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1373 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Jan 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.0%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1373 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.