Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/933,683

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Sep 04, 2024 — provisional 63/690,673

Examiner

PHILLIPS, RUFUS L

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

Microchip Technology Incorporated

Assignee

Microchip Technology Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.7% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 62% grant rate with +32.7% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 350 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHILLIPS, RUFUS L View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

217 granted / 350 resolved

+2.0% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

377

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 350 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 14, 2026

Interview Requested

Jun 01, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 01, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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2y 10m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+32.7%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 350 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.