Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 19/032,366

METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR MEASURING A CURRENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 20, 2025

Priority

Jan 23, 2024 — FR FR2400635

Examiner

NGUYEN, LONG T

Art Unit

2842

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

STMicroelectronics N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 933 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

832 granted / 933 resolved

+21.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

968

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

27.3%

-12.7% vs TC avg

§102

36.4%

-3.6% vs TC avg

§112

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 933 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 20, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+8.2%)

1y 10m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 933 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.