Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/977,610

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Examiner

CORUM JR, WILLIAM A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +29.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 472 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CORUM JR, WILLIAM A View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

354 granted / 472 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

479

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

78.5%

+38.5% vs TC avg

§102

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 472 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.3%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 472 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.