Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/971,904

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Jul 05, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0089207

Examiner

HOFFMAN, BRANDON S

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION

Assignee

Seoul National University R&DB Foundation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1254 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOFFMAN, BRANDON S View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1137 granted / 1254 resolved

+30.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

1277

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

48.5%

+8.5% vs TC avg

§102

34.4%

-5.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1254 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+6.7%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1254 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.