Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/898,037

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

LOGSDON, CHARLES

Art Unit

1662

Tech Center

Mertec, LLC

Assignee

Mertec LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 531 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

383 granted / 531 resolved

+12.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

552

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

§103

28.2%

-11.8% vs TC avg

§102

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

§112

38.6%

-1.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 531 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Feb 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 2m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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2y 2m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 531 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.