Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/068,265

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 28, 2024 — provisional 63/712,555

Examiner

CANNON, RYAN SMITH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Microchip Technology Incorporated

Assignee

Microchip Technology Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 55% of cases after interview

— +37.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 691 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CANNON, RYAN SMITH View full profile →

Grants 55% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

381 granted / 691 resolved

-4.9% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+37.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

727

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

86.1%

+46.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 691 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 09, 2026

Response Filed

May 26, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

55%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+37.0%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 691 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.