Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/898,778

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

FARAMARZI, GITA

Art Unit

2496

Tech Center

Microchip Technology Incorporated

Assignee

Microchip Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 75 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 53% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

40 granted / 75 resolved

-6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

108

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§103

56.5%

+16.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

29.3%

-10.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 75 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 25, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 16, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

53%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (+21.5%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 75 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.