Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/999,434

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

MATIN, TASNIMA

Art Unit

2135

Tech Center

Microchip Technology Incorporated

Assignee

Microchip Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 427 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MATIN, TASNIMA View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allow Rate

383 granted / 427 resolved

+29.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

439

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

49.4%

+9.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

§112

18.4%

-21.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 427 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 08, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 427 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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