Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/997,407

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

BLEVINS, JERRY M

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD.

Assignee

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1229 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BLEVINS, JERRY M View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1074 granted / 1229 resolved

+27.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

1255

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

57.1%

+17.1% vs TC avg

§102

30.4%

-9.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1229 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1229 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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