Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/985,695

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Examiner

KNACKSTEDT, JACOB BENEDICT

Art Unit

Tech Center

ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC

Assignee

Amd

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +17.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 50 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KNACKSTEDT, JACOB BENEDICT View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

44 granted / 50 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.3%

+56.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 50 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.0%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 50 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.