Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/991,180

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 28, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0148819

Examiner

NGUYEN, TRI V

Art Unit

Tech Center

KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Assignee

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +57.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +57.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 957 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

644 granted / 957 resolved

+7.3% vs TC avg

Strong +58% interview lift

Without

With

+57.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

997

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

87.7%

+47.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 957 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 31, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 10, 2026

Response Filed

May 26, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+57.9%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 957 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.