Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/970,959

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MAMO, ELIAS

Art Unit

Tech Center

NOVATEK Microelectronics Corp.

Assignee

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 932 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

773 granted / 932 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

946

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

83.8%

+43.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 932 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12675425

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1y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/829,297

Patent 12670112

SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS AND SEMICONDUCTOR SYSTEM

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/816,341

Patent 12645624

BOARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS, AND DEVICE

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/963,967

Patent 12639252

CONTROL CHIP, OPERATING CIRCUIT, AND INTERFACE SIMULATION METHOD

1y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+5.6%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 932 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.