Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/976,100

Untitled Application

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Examiner

WOLDEMARIAM, AYELE F

Art Unit

Tech Center

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Assignee

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +56.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 291 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOLDEMARIAM, AYELE F View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

173 granted / 291 resolved

-0.5% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+56.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

324

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

97.1%

+57.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 291 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+56.6%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 291 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.