Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/070,586

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jan 03, 2025 — IN 202511000818

Examiner

CARDWELL, ERIC

Art Unit

Tech Center

Microchip Technology Incorporated

Assignee

Microchip Technology Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 650 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

571 granted / 650 resolved

+27.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

665

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

68.3%

+28.3% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 650 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 08, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.8%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 650 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.