Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/916,397

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

VU, TAYLOR P

Art Unit

2437

Tech Center

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 30 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VU, TAYLOR P View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 30 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

97.7%

+57.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 30 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Jan 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 16, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+9.5%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 30 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.