Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/073,254

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 02, 2024 — provisional 63/573,410

Examiner

PENG, BO JOSEPH

Art Unit

Tech Center

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Assignee

The Regents of the University of Michigan

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 761 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

530 granted / 761 resolved

+9.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

796

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.9%

+38.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 761 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+13.0%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 761 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.