Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/001,876

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Oct 28, 2024 — TW 113141087

Examiner

RWEGO, KANKINDI

Art Unit

Tech Center

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Assignee

Industrial Technology Research Institute

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +34.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 496 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RWEGO, KANKINDI View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

371 granted / 496 resolved

+14.8% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

525

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

71.3%

+31.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 496 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.3%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 496 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.