Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/967,246

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

VERDERAMO III, RALPH A

Art Unit

2139

Tech Center

Microchip Technology Incorporated

Assignee

Microchip Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 425 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VERDERAMO III, RALPH A View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

336 granted / 425 resolved

+19.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

437

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§103

46.7%

+6.7% vs TC avg

§102

20.5%

-19.5% vs TC avg

§112

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 425 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Jan 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 14, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+9.2%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 425 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.