Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/969,890

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

METZGER, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Intel Corporation

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 492 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

METZGER, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

445 granted / 492 resolved

+30.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

519

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

75.2%

+35.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 492 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12669998

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/123,898

Patent 12664474

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/494,696

Patent 12657130

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/374,363

Patent 12650846

BTB PREFECTHING VIA BACK-ANNOTATION

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+7.8%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 492 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.