Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/987,102

Untitled Application

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Examiner

HOLLOWAY, JASON R

Art Unit

Tech Center

ETH Zürich

Assignee

ETH ZÜRICH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +21.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 756 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLLOWAY, JASON R View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

567 granted / 756 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

764

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

76.7%

+36.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 756 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+21.4%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 756 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.