Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/902,016

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

STRYKER, NICHOLAS F

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

Universal City Studios LLC

Assignee

Universal City Studios LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 41% of cases after interview

— +25.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 39 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STRYKER, NICHOLAS F View full profile →

Grants 41% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

16 granted / 39 resolved

-19.0% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§103

57.0%

+17.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

§112

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 39 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

41%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (+25.0%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 39 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.