Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/954,335

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Examiner

WANG, YI

Art Unit

Tech Center

ETH Zürich (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich)

Assignee

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 488 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

375 granted / 488 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

512

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

95.6%

+55.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 488 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 488 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.