Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/990,239

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Examiner

FERREIRA, CATHERINE M

Art Unit

Tech Center

adidas AG

Assignee

adidas AG

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 39% of cases after interview

— +32.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 449 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FERREIRA, CATHERINE M View full profile →

Grants only 39% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

175 granted / 449 resolved

-21.0% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

478

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

87.1%

+47.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 449 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 13, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 13, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 11, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

39%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+32.8%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 449 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.