Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/974,968

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Feb 08, 2017 — provisional 62/499,938 +5 more

Examiner

KOPEC, MARK T

Art Unit

Tech Center

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Assignee

Northwestern University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1095 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KOPEC, MARK T View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

924 granted / 1095 resolved

+24.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1110

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

71.6%

+31.6% vs TC avg

§102

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1095 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+12.9%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1095 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.