Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/976,709

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 10, 2024 — continuation of PCTCN2024138116

Examiner

HOLLISTER, JAMES ROSS

Art Unit

Tech Center

Lenovo (Beijing) Limited

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +24.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 220 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLLISTER, JAMES ROSS View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

166 granted / 220 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

235

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

98.9%

+58.9% vs TC avg

§102

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 220 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.9%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 220 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.