Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/982,316

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MCMAHON, DANIEL F

Art Unit

Tech Center

NVIDIA Corporation

Assignee

NVIDIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1032 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCMAHON, DANIEL F View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

924 granted / 1032 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1048

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

56.7%

+16.7% vs TC avg

§102

20.9%

-19.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1032 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 12, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+2.3%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1032 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.