Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/898,064

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

SHARMA, SANTOSH

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

Mertec, LLC

Assignee

Mertec LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +28.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 102 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHARMA, SANTOSH View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

77 granted / 102 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

134

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§103

27.1%

-12.9% vs TC avg

§102

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

§112

39.0%

-1.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 102 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Feb 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/979,700

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18/397,470

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19/201,636

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.0%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 102 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.