Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/103,266

METASURFACE UNIT, AND METASURFACE ARRAY ANTENNA AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS CONTAINING SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 12, 2025

Priority

Aug 15, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022112613

Examiner

STOYTCHEV, MARIN STOYTCHEV

Art Unit

2845

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +35.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 16 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 16 resolved

+0.8% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

73.4%

+33.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§112

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 16 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 12, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.7%)

2y 5m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 16 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.