Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/085,733

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TASK INFORMATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 20, 2025

Priority

Mar 26, 2024 — CN 202410354468.4

Examiner

WEBER, TAMARA L

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 617 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEBER, TAMARA L View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 617 resolved

+35.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

639

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

70.3%

+30.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 617 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 20, 2025

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.2%)

2y 0m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 617 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.