Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/988,848

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

LU, KUEN S

Art Unit

Tech Center

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

Assignee

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 920 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

785 granted / 920 resolved

+25.3% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

935

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

82.4%

+42.4% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 920 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 28, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response Filed

May 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.2%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 920 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.