Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/964,939

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Examiner

BYUN, HAE RIE JESSICA

Art Unit

Tech Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Assignee

The Regents of the University of California

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 34% of cases after interview

— +61.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 109 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 34% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

37 granted / 109 resolved

-26.1% vs TC avg

Strong +62% interview lift

Without

With

+61.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

142

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.6%

+51.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 109 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 17, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 16, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 05, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

34%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+61.8%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 109 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.