Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/902,872

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

RIVERA-CORDERO, ARLYN I

Art Unit

1714

Tech Center

KLA Corporation

Assignee

Kla Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +27.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 347 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIVERA-CORDERO, ARLYN I View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

216 granted / 347 resolved

+2.2% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

366

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

62.1%

+22.1% vs TC avg

§102

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

§112

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 347 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+27.1%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 347 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.