Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/983,599

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

AZAD, ABUL K

Art Unit

Tech Center

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

Assignee

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 793 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

676 granted / 793 resolved

+25.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

812

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 793 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 793 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.