Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/959,563

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

THAMMAVONG, PRASITH

Art Unit

Tech Center

MEDIATEK INC.

Assignee

MediaTek Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 542 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

471 granted / 542 resolved

+26.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

576

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

61.0%

+21.0% vs TC avg

§102

24.0%

-16.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 542 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 08, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 542 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.