Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/986,348

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PEREZ-GUZMAN, CARLOS GABRIEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

KLA Corporation

Assignee

KLA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +23.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 143 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEREZ-GUZMAN, CARLOS GABRIEL View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

117 granted / 143 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

165

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 143 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.9%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 143 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.