Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/955,045

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BELKHAYAT, ZAKARIA MOHAMMED

Art Unit

Tech Center

Arm Limited

Assignee

ARM Limited

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 19 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BELKHAYAT, ZAKARIA MOHAMMED View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 19 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 19 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 04, 2026

Response Filed

May 11, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/493,951

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+9.0%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 19 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.